US Bridges

SR 49 over Viney Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 1.3 Miles S. Andersonvil · Structure no. 000000026150590

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Viney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Viney Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesViney Creek
Location1.3 Miles S. Andersonvil
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.17775, -84.13446
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,690 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Viney Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Viney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Viney Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Viney Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Viney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.