US Bridges

Bostwick Highway over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 4.6 MI S of Bostwick · Structure no. 000000021150740

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bostwick Highway over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bostwick Highway over Little Sandy Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBostwick Highway
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location4.6 MI S of Bostwick
RouteState Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67245, -83.49798
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 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 traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
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$727,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bostwick Highway over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bostwick Highway over Little 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 Bostwick Highway over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bostwick Highway over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bostwick Highway over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.