US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 2.9 MI SW of Bostwick · Structure no. 000000021150610

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.9 MI SW of Bostwick
RouteCounty Highway 1418
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71789, -83.55949
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.