US Bridges

SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 1 MI S of Hahira · Structure no. 000000018500520

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 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 58,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,260 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 7 @ 37.08N I-7
CrossesFranks Creek Trib
LocationApp 1 MI S of Hahira
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.98196, -83.38501
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,800 (2024)
Projected traffic58,260 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib carry?

About 58,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.