US Bridges

SR 104 over Raes Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.8 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501230

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Raes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Raes Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,445 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesRaes Creek
Location13.8 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49842, -81.99554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (2024)
Projected traffic29,445 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Raes Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 104 over Raes 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Raes Creek carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Raes Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Raes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.