US Bridges

Windsor Springs RD over Spirit Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 2.7 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550920

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor Springs RD over Spirit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windsor Springs RD over Spirit Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,240 by 2037. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWindsor Springs RD
CrossesSpirit Creek
Location2.7 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34957, -82.0771
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2024)
Projected traffic27,240 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$22.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windsor Springs RD over Spirit Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windsor Springs RD over Spirit 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 Springs RD over Spirit Creek carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windsor Springs RD over Spirit Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor Springs RD over Spirit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.