US Bridges

SR 49 over Camp Creek

Fair

Macon County, Georgia · 5 MI S.W. Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000019300090

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 49 over Camp Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,110 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesCamp Creek
Location5 MI S.W. Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22447, -84.10017
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2024)
Projected traffic7,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Camp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Camp Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.