US Bridges

SR 193 over Town Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · In Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029500140

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 193 over Town Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 193
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Lafayette
RouteState Highway 193
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.70423, -85.27597
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2024)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 193 over Town 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 193 over Town Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 over Town Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 193 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.