US Bridges

Young Man Road over Tidewater Creek

FairPosted for load

McIntosh County, Georgia · 5 MI E GA25 & S-1490 Int. · Structure no. 000000019100410

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Man Road over Tidewater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Young Man Road over Tidewater Creek in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesYoung Man Road
CrossesTidewater Creek
Location5 MI E GA25 & S-1490 Int.
RouteCounty Highway 1893
CountyMcIntosh County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.62739, -81.32638
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic690 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Young Man Road over Tidewater Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Man Road over Tidewater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Young Man Road over Tidewater Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Young Man Road over Tidewater Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Young Man Road over Tidewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.