US Bridges

SR 24 over Buck Creek

Fair

Screven County, Georgia · 6.7 MI E of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025100210

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Buck Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 24
CrossesBuck Creek
Location6.7 MI E of Sylvania
RouteState Highway 24
CountyScreven County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.75844, -81.5221
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Buck Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.