US Bridges

Seven Island Road over Big Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 2 E MI Godfrey · Structure no. 000000021150780

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Island Road over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seven Island Road over Big Indian Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSeven Island Road
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location2 E MI Godfrey
RouteCounty Highway 2156
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46368, -83.47293
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seven Island Road over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Island Road over Big Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Seven Island Road over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seven Island Road over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Seven Island Road over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.