US Bridges

US 280/ SR30 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Telfair County, Georgia · In City Limits of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027100090

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280/ SR30 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280/ SR30 over Sugar Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,445 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280/ SR30
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationIn City Limits of Mcrae
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyTelfair County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05302, -82.908
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic8,445 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280/ SR30 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280/ SR30 over Sugar 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 280/ SR30 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280/ SR30 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 280/ SR30 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.