US Bridges

US 319/ SR 31 over Little Horse Creek

Fair

Telfair County, Georgia · 7.7 MI S of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027100160

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319/ SR 31 over Little Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 319/ SR 31 over Little Horse 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 319/ SR 31
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location7.7 MI S of Mcrae
RouteU.S. Route 319
CountyTelfair County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95788, -82.93189
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319/ SR 31 over Little Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is US 319/ SR 31 over Little Horse 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 319/ SR 31 over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 319/ SR 31 over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 319/ SR 31 over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.