US Bridges

SR 230 over South Prong CR

Good

Pulaski County, Georgia · 8.8 Mi. W. Hawkinsville · Structure no. 000000023550150

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 230 over South Prong CR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 230 over South Prong CR in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 230
CrossesSouth Prong CR
Location8.8 Mi. W. Hawkinsville
RouteState Highway 230
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24662, -83.61293
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 230 over South Prong CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 230 over South Prong CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 230 over South Prong CR carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 230 over South Prong CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 230 over South Prong CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.