US Bridges

Ty Ty-Sycamore Rd. over Daniels Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 11 MI NW of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750600

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ty Ty-Sycamore Rd. over Daniels Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ty Ty-Sycamore Rd. over Daniels Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTy Ty-Sycamore Rd.
CrossesDaniels Creek
LocationApp 11 MI NW of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 1179
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56806, -83.64939
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$955,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ty Ty-Sycamore Rd. over Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Ty Ty-Sycamore Rd. over Daniels 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ty Ty-Sycamore Rd. over Daniels Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ty Ty-Sycamore Rd. over Daniels Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ty Ty-Sycamore Rd. over Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.