US 23 Wbl over Sugar Creek
GoodTelfair County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Lumber City · Structure no. 000000027100030
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,940
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23 Wbl over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 Wbl over Sugar Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 74 years old, older 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 23 Wbl over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 23 Wbl over Sugar 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 US 23 Wbl over Sugar Creek carry?
About 2,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 23 Wbl over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 23 Wbl over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.