US Bridges

Long Bridge Road over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 6.9 MI W of Irwinton · Structure no. 000000031950070

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Bridge Road over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Long Bridge Road over Big Sandy Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLong Bridge Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location6.9 MI W of Irwinton
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.77468, -83.2826
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Bridge Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Bridge 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 Long Bridge Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Long Bridge Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Long Bridge Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.