US Bridges

SR 32 over SR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 1.6 MI SE of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028700090

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over SR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over SR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2031. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesSR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N
Location1.6 MI SE of Sycamore
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66583, -83.60786
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over SR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over SR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over SR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N carry?

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

How long is SR 32 over SR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over SR401(EXIT 78) @ 078.28N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.