US Bridges

SR 18 Spur over Frazier Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · City of Gordon · Structure no. 000000031900050

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 Spur over Frazier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 18 Spur over Frazier Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18 Spur
CrossesFrazier Creek
LocationCity of Gordon
RouteState Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.8792, -83.33521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,395 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 Spur over Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is SR 18 Spur over Frazier 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 Spur over Frazier Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 Spur over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 18 Spur over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.