US Bridges

SR 92 over Heads Creek

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500500

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 92 over Heads Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 92 over Heads Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 92
CrossesHeads Creek
Location4 MI W of Griffin
RouteState Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29783, -84.34771
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2024)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 92 over Heads Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 92 over Heads 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 92 over Heads Creek carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 92 over Heads Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 92 over Heads Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.