US Bridges

Fall Line Freeway over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Twiggs County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NE of Dry Branch · Structure no. 000000028950050

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Line Freeway over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fall Line Freeway over Big Sandy Creek in Twiggs 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,705 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFall Line Freeway
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location4.1 MI NE of Dry Branch
RouteState Highway 57
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.84837, -83.4549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic6,350 (2024)
Projected traffic6,705 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Line Freeway over Big Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Fall Line Freeway over Big Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fall Line Freeway over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fall Line Freeway over Big Sandy Creek?

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

Who owns Fall Line Freeway over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.