US Bridges

SR 230 over Big Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Georgia · 5.6M. W of Hawkinsville · Structure no. 000000023550190

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
526 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 230 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 230 over Big Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2031. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 230
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.6M. W of Hawkinsville
RouteState Highway 230
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.26199, -83.56185
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 230 over Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 230 over Big Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 230 over Big Creek?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 230 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.