US Bridges

SR 225 over Sumac Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NW of Crandall · Structure no. 000000021300310

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Sumac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 225 over Sumac Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 225
CrossesSumac Creek
Location3.3 MI NW of Crandall
RouteState Highway 225
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89467, -84.80182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$721,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Sumac Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 225 over Sumac Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Sumac Creek carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Sumac Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Sumac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.