US Bridges

SR 355 over Juniper Creek

Good

Marion County, Georgia · 15 MI NW of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750290

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 355 over Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 355 over Juniper Creek in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2031. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 355
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location15 MI NW of Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 355
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53376, -84.60443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2024)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 355 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 355 over Juniper 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 355 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 355 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 355 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.