US Bridges

SR 300 (sbl) over Big Abrams Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 4.2 MI S of Oakfield · Structure no. 000000032100320

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 300 (sbl) over Big Abrams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 300 (sbl) over Big Abrams Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,370 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,055 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 300 (sbl)
CrossesBig Abrams Creek
Location4.2 MI S of Oakfield
RouteState Highway 300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.71863, -83.98855
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,370 (2024)
Projected traffic8,055 by 2032
Trucks30%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 300 (sbl) over Big Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 300 (sbl) over Big 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 300 (sbl) over Big Abrams Creek carry?

About 5,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 300 (sbl) over Big Abrams Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 300 (sbl) over Big Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.