SR 18 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodWilkinson County, Georgia · 8.3 MI S of Gordon · Structure no. 000000031950210
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 312 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Big Sandy Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2032. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 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 SR 18 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.