US Bridges

Little Horse CR RD over Little Horse Creek

Fair

Telfair County, Georgia · 9.3 MI NE of Jacksonville · Structure no. 000000027150100

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Horse CR RD over Little Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Horse CR RD over Little Horse Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLittle Horse CR RD
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location9.3 MI NE of Jacksonville
RouteCounty Highway 157
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.90697, -82.86359
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$381,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Horse CR RD over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Horse CR RD 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 Little Horse CR RD over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Little Horse CR RD over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Little Horse CR RD over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.