US Bridges

SR 144 over Taylors Creek Tributary

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Hinesville · Structure no. 000000017900530

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Taylors Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SR 144 over Taylors Creek Tributary in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 144
CrossesTaylors Creek Tributary
Location8 MI NW of Hinesville
RouteState Highway 144
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93047, -81.71909
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2024)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144 over Taylors Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144 over Taylors Creek Tributary 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 144 over Taylors Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Taylors Creek Tributary?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SR 144 over Taylors Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.