US Bridges

SR 42 over Echeconnee Cree

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Culloden · Structure no. 000000020750500

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Echeconnee Cree is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Echeconnee Cree in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesEcheconnee Cree
Location6 MI E of Culloden
RouteState Highway 42
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86564, -83.99467
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over Echeconnee Cree built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Echeconnee Cree 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 42 over Echeconnee Cree carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Echeconnee Cree?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Echeconnee Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.