US Bridges

SR 257 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Finleyson · Structure no. 000000023550200

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 257 over Ten Mile Creek in Pulaski 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 257
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Finleyson
RouteState Highway 257
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.16033, -83.54718
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2031
Trucks22%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 257 over Ten Mile 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 257 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.