US Bridges

SR 49 over Big Indian Creek

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Fort Valley · Structure no. 000000022500270

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Big Indian Creek in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Fort Valley
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51938, -83.92232
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.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.