US Bridges

Antioch Church Rd. over Big Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Twiggs County, Georgia · 9 MI N of Jeffersonville · Structure no. 000000028900320

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Church Rd. over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Antioch Church Rd. over Big Sandy Creek in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAntioch Church Rd.
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location9 MI N of Jeffersonville
RouteCounty Highway 683
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80289, -83.41817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antioch Church Rd. over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Antioch Church Rd. over Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Antioch Church Rd. over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Antioch Church Rd. over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch Church Rd. over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.