US Bridges

SR 337 over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029500290

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 337 over Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 337 over Duck Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 337
CrossesDuck Creek
Location7 MI SW of Lafayette
RouteState Highway 337
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61902, -85.34696
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 337 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 337 over Duck 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 337 over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 337 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 337 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.