US Bridges

Fairplay Road over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Bostwick · Structure no. 000000021100540

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairplay Road over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fairplay Road over Big Sandy Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairplay Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location4 MI SW of Bostwick
RouteCounty Highway 2153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71631, -83.5348
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairplay Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairplay Road over Big 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 Fairplay Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairplay Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fairplay Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.