US Bridges

SR 224 over Slow Run Creek Trib

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019300310

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 224 over Slow Run Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 224 over Slow Run Creek Trib in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 224
CrossesSlow Run Creek Trib
Location8 MI NE of Montezuma
RouteState Highway 224
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36881, -83.89726
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2024)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2031
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 224 over Slow Run Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 224 over Slow Run Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 224 over Slow Run Creek Trib carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 224 over Slow Run Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 224 over Slow Run Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.