US Bridges

SR 33 over Horse Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · App 7 MI S of Sylvester · Structure no. 000000032100030

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 33 over Horse Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 33
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationApp 7 MI S of Sylvester
RouteState Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.43386, -83.83486
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 33 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 33 over Horse 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 33 over Horse Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 33 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.