US Bridges

SR 94 over Grand Bay Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 9 MI SE of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500890

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 94 over Grand Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 94 over Grand Bay Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 94
CrossesGrand Bay Creek
LocationApp 9 MI SE of Valdosta
RouteState Highway 94
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.76857, -83.13539
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2024)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 94 over Grand Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 94 over Grand Bay 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 94 over Grand Bay Creek carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 94 over Grand Bay Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 94 over Grand Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.