US Bridges

Old State Road over Grand Bay Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Naylor · Structure no. 000000018550020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Grand Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old State Road over Grand Bay Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld State Road
CrossesGrand Bay Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Naylor
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93458, -83.10857
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old State Road over Grand Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road over Grand Bay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Grand Bay Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road over Grand Bay Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over Grand Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.