US Bridges

SR 86 over Reedy Creek Trib.

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 6.4 MI NE of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300270

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 over Reedy Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 86 over Reedy Creek Trib. in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 86
CrossesReedy Creek Trib.
Location6.4 MI NE of Soperton
RouteState Highway 86
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42702, -82.49802
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 86 over Reedy Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 86 over Reedy Creek Trib. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 86 over Reedy Creek Trib. carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Reedy Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 over Reedy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.