US Bridges

SR 33 over Town Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · S SYLVESTER/1 MI S SR 50 · Structure no. 000000032100040

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 33 over Town 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.

It carries about 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 33
CrossesTown Creek
LocationS SYLVESTER/1 MI S SR 50
RouteState Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52062, -83.83594
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,840 (2024)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 33 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 33 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 2,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Town Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 33 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.