US Bridges

Sibbie Road over House Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Georgia · 6.4 MI S of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000031500390

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sibbie Road over House Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sibbie Road over House Creek in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSibbie Road
CrossesHouse Creek
Location6.4 MI S of Abbeville
RouteCounty Highway 1535
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8975, -83.30362
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sibbie Road over House Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sibbie Road over House 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sibbie Road over House Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sibbie Road over House Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sibbie Road over House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.