US Bridges

SR 45 over Dry Creek

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · 2.7 MI North of Iron City · Structure no. 000000025350320

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Dry Creek in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.7 MI North of Iron City
RouteState Highway 45
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04966, -84.79448
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Dry Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.