SR 220 over Soap Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100140
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 330 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 960
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 220 over Soap Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 220 over Soap Creek in Lincoln 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2031. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 220 over Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 220 over Soap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 220 over Soap Creek carry?
About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 220 over Soap Creek?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 220 over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.