US Bridges

SR 225 over Holly Creek

GoodPosted for load

Murray County, Georgia · 5.9 MI S of Spring Place · Structure no. 000000021300250

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Holly Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 225 over Holly Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2032. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 225
CrossesHolly Creek
Location5.9 MI S of Spring Place
RouteState Highway 225
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67209, -84.82459
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2024)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 225 over Holly 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Holly Creek carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Holly Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.