US Bridges

Crossroad School R over Horse Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950520

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossroad School R over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crossroad School R over Horse Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrossroad School R
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Butler
RouteCounty Highway 247
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53037, -84.20949
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic810 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crossroad School R over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crossroad School R over Horse 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 2024.

How much traffic does Crossroad School R over Horse Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crossroad School R over Horse Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Crossroad School R over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.