US Bridges

Seven Islands RD over Sugar Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 1.8 MI S of Buckhead · Structure no. 000000021150600

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Islands RD over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seven Islands RD over Sugar Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSeven Islands RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Buckhead
RouteCounty Highway 2156
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5421, -83.36034
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 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Islands RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Islands RD over Sugar 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 Seven Islands RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seven Islands RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Islands RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.