US Bridges

Mcintyre Road over Big Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 3.3 MI SW of Irwinton · Structure no. 000000031900340

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintyre Road over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mcintyre Road over Big Sandy Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcintyre Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3.3 MI SW of Irwinton
RouteCounty Highway 1565
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.7908, -83.22465
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2032
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcintyre Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcintyre Road over Big Sandy 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 Mcintyre Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mcintyre Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintyre Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.