US Bridges

Fall Line Fwy(sbl) over Little Black Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 10 Miles N.E. of Gordon · Structure no. 000000031950440

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Line Fwy(sbl) over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall Line Fwy(sbl) over Little Black Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFall Line Fwy(sbl)
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location10 Miles N.E. of Gordon
RouteState Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98383, -83.20658
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2024)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$40 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Line Fwy(sbl) over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Line Fwy(sbl) over Little Black 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 Fall Line Fwy(sbl) over Little Black Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fall Line Fwy(sbl) over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Line Fwy(sbl) over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.