US Bridges

SR 203 over Dry Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 5.7 M NW of Screven · Structure no. 000000030550560

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 203 over Dry Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 203
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.7 M NW of Screven
RouteState Highway 203
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55676, -82.06212
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 203 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.