US Bridges

SR 15 over Fishing Creek

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 2 Miles North of Bristol · Structure no. 000000022950350

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Fishing Creek in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesFishing Creek
Location2 Miles North of Bristol
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47442, -82.2059
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Fishing 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.