US Bridges

SR 44 over Crooked Creek

Good

Putnam County, Georgia · 4.25 MI NE of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700100

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 44 over Crooked Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,660 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location4.25 MI NE of Eatonton
RouteState Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37579, -83.3234
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2024)
Projected traffic6,660 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Crooked 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.