US Bridges

SR 74 over Echeconnee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Culloden · Structure no. 000000020700160

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 over Echeconnee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 74 over Echeconnee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 74
CrossesEcheconnee Creek
Location4 MI E of Culloden
RouteState Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88022, -84.02706
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 74 over Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 74 over Echeconnee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 74 over Echeconnee Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 over Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 over Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.