US Bridges

SR 32 over Little Abrams Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · 2.2 MI E of Doles · Structure no. 000000032100010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Little Abrams Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 32 over Little Abrams Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesLittle Abrams Creek
Location2.2 MI E of Doles
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70292, -83.84804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Little Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Little Abrams 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Little Abrams Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Little Abrams Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Little Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.