US Bridges

SR 83 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Bostwick · Structure no. 000000021150710

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Big Sandy Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,315 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3 MI S of Bostwick
RouteState Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69538, -83.50494
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2024)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2031
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 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 SR 83 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.