US Bridges

SR 74 over Sullivan Creek

GoodPosted for load

Upson County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300160

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 over Sullivan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 74 over Sullivan Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 74
CrossesSullivan Creek
Location7 MI E of Thomaston
RouteState Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92157, -84.21299
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 74 over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 74 over Sullivan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 74 over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.