US Bridges

SR 57 over Doctors Creek

Good

Long County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Ludowici · Structure no. 000000018300280

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Doctors Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 57 over Doctors Creek in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location3 MI SE of Ludowici
RouteState Highway 57
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.67288, -81.70499
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2024)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Doctors 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Doctors Creek carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.