US Bridges

SR 10 over Big Creek

Good

McDuffie County, Georgia · 8 MI N of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018950310

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Big Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,580 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesBig Creek
Location8 MI N of Thomson
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58183, -82.53056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,580 (2024)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$42.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Big 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Big Creek carry?

About 5,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Big Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.