US Bridges

Denham Road over Sand Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028700480

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denham Road over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Denham Road over Sand Creek 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDenham Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location7 MI E of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 1990
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.67486, -83.51598
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denham Road over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Denham Road over Sand 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Denham Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Denham Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Denham Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.