US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 5.1 MI Sof Bostwick · Structure no. 000000021100400

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location5.1 MI Sof Bostwick
RouteCounty Highway 1418
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66214, -83.52012
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Little Sandy 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 Sandy Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.