US Bridges

SR 28 over Raes Creek Trib

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.9 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500960

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Raes Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Raes Creek Trib in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,975 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesRaes Creek Trib
Location12.9 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 28
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48926, -82.00969
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2024)
Projected traffic30,975 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Raes Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Raes Creek Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Raes Creek Trib carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Raes Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Raes Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.