US Bridges

SR 273 over Aycock Creek

Good

Miller County, Georgia · App 5.3 MI W of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020100120

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 273 over Aycock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 273 over Aycock Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 273
CrossesAycock Creek
LocationApp 5.3 MI W of Colquitt
RouteState Highway 273
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.16531, -84.81677
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 273 over Aycock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 273 over Aycock 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 273 over Aycock Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 273 over Aycock Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 273 over Aycock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.