US Bridges

SR 169 over Goose Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 4 Miles North of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030550630

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over Goose Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 169
CrossesGoose Creek
Location4 Miles North of Jesup
RouteState Highway 169
CountyWayne County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66889, -81.9183
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2024)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 169 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 over Goose 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 169 over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 169 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.