US Bridges

Mathis Store RD over Black Creek

Good

Stewart County, Georgia · 7.4 MI N of Lumpkin · Structure no. 000000025950370

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathis Store RD over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mathis Store RD over Black Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMathis Store RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location7.4 MI N of Lumpkin
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15645, -84.82686
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$891,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mathis Store RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathis Store RD over Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mathis Store RD over Black Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mathis Store RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mathis Store RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.