US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Apalachee · Structure no. 000000021150680

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2 MI SE of Apalachee
RouteCounty Highway 172
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6588, -83.41953
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.