US Bridges

CR 191 over South Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SE of Toomsboro · Structure no. 000000031950130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 191 over South Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 191 over South Sandy Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 191
CrossesSouth Sandy Creek
Location8.5 MI SE of Toomsboro
RouteCounty Highway 191
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.70098, -83.03318
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 191 over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 191 over South 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 191 over South Sandy Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 191 over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 191 over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.