US Bridges

SR 85 - SR 74 over Pappys Creek

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019951030

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 - SR 74 over Pappys Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 - SR 74 over Pappys Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 85 - SR 74
CrossesPappys Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Woodbury
RouteState Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99874, -84.57124
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2024)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 - SR 74 over Pappys Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 - SR 74 over Pappys 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 - SR 74 over Pappys Creek carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 - SR 74 over Pappys Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 - SR 74 over Pappys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.