US Bridges

SR 109 Spur over Red Oak Creek

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Gay · Structure no. 000000019951150

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 Spur over Red Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 109 Spur over Red Oak Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 109 Spur
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location2 MI W of Gay
RouteState Highway 109
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.07836, -84.60864
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$37.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 Spur over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 Spur over Red Oak 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 Spur over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 Spur over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 Spur over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.