US Bridges

Windsor Spring RD over Butler Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550410

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor Spring RD over Butler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windsor Spring RD over Butler Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,895 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWindsor Spring RD
CrossesButler Creek
Location6 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39567, -82.05851
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2024)
Projected traffic32,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windsor Spring RD over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windsor Spring RD over Butler 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Windsor Spring RD over Butler Creek carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windsor Spring RD over Butler Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor Spring RD over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.