Sandtown Road over Fishing Creek
GoodWilkes County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NW of Metasville · Structure no. 000000031750500
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandtown Road over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandtown Road over Fishing Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandtown Road over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandtown Road over Fishing 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Sandtown Road over Fishing Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sandtown Road over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sandtown Road over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.