US Bridges

Spring Haven Road over Bluewater Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 5.7 MI NE of Dexter · Structure no. 000000017551090

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Haven Road over Bluewater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Haven Road over Bluewater Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Haven Road
CrossesBluewater Creek
Location5.7 MI NE of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44578, -82.96082
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Haven Road over Bluewater Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Haven Road over Bluewater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Haven Road over Bluewater Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Haven Road over Bluewater Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Haven Road over Bluewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.