US Bridges

SR 177 over Big Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 10 MI SE of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900820

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 177 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 177 over Big Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 177
CrossesBig Creek
Location10 MI SE of Waycross
RouteState Highway 177
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.13522, -82.21241
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 177 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 177 over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 177 over Big Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 177 over Big Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 177 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.