SR 272 over Sand Hill Creek
GoodPosted for loadWashington County, Georgia · City of Oconee · Structure no. 000000030300240
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 272 over Sand Hill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 272 over Sand Hill Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 272 over Sand Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 272 over Sand Hill 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 272 over Sand Hill Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 272 over Sand Hill Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 272 over Sand Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.