US Bridges

SR 169 over S Prong of Beards Crk

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 1.1 Miles North of SR 57 · Structure no. 000000026750410

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over S Prong of Beards Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over S Prong of Beards Crk in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 169
CrossesS Prong of Beards Crk
Location1.1 Miles North of SR 57
RouteState Highway 169
CountyTattnall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98808, -81.96969
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over S Prong of Beards Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 over S Prong of Beards Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 169 over S Prong of Beards Crk carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over S Prong of Beards Crk?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 169 over S Prong of Beards Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.