US Bridges

SR 22 over Big Clouds Creek

Good

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 8.7 MI N of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150340

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Big Clouds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Big Clouds Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2031. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesBig Clouds Creek
Location8.7 MI N of Lexington
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99755, -83.10945
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Big Clouds Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Big Clouds 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Big Clouds Creek carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Big Clouds Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Big Clouds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.