US Bridges

SR 257 over Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilcox County, Georgia · 5.8 Miles West of Pinevie · Structure no. 000000031500360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 257 over Bear Creek in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 257
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.8 Miles West of Pinevie
RouteState Highway 257
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08833, -83.59593
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 257 over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 257 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.