US Bridges

SR 32 over Little Sand Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SE of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028750400

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Little Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 32 over Little Sand Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesLittle Sand Creek
Location8.5 MI SE of Sycamore
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.6353, -83.49616
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$967,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Little Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Little 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 SR 32 over Little Sand Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Little Sand Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Little Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.