US Bridges

SR188 over Horse Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027551410

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR188 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR188 over Horse Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR188
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2 MI W of Ochlocknee
RouteState Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.96503, -84.07949
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR188 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR188 over Horse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR188 over Horse Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR188 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR188 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.