US Bridges

US 280/ SR30 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Telfair County, Georgia · 0.6 Mile North of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027100100

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280/ SR30 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 280/ SR30 over Little Sugar Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 280/ SR30
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location0.6 Mile North of Mcrae
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07709, -82.89578
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic6,410 (2024)
Projected traffic9,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280/ SR30 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280/ SR30 over Little 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 February 2025.

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

About 6,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280/ SR30 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 280/ SR30 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.