US Bridges

Enterprise Road over Little Sugar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Buckhead · Structure no. 000000021150800

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Road over Little Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enterprise Road over Little Sugar Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEnterprise Road
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location5.5 MI S of Buckhead
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48992, -83.37911
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$7.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Enterprise Road over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Road over Little Sugar 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 Enterprise Road over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Road over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Enterprise Road over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.