US Bridges

SR 45 over Bear Creek

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · 2.7 MI E of Parrott · Structure no. 000000027300300

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 45 over Bear Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.7 MI E of Parrott
RouteState Highway 45
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91474, -84.42917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Bear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Bear Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.