US Bridges

Springfield Road over Sherrills Creek

Fair

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 4.4 MI NW of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026550150

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Road over Sherrills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springfield Road over Sherrills Creek in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Road
CrossesSherrills Creek
Location4.4 MI NW of Crawfordvill
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyTaliaferro County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61853, -82.9429
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springfield Road over Sherrills Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield Road over Sherrills 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Springfield Road over Sherrills Creek carry?

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

How long is Springfield Road over Sherrills Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Springfield Road over Sherrills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.