US Bridges

SR 313 over Abrams Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · 2.3 Miles South of Doles · Structure no. 000000032100360

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 313 over Abrams Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 313 over Abrams 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 313
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location2.3 Miles South of Doles
RouteState Highway 313
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66527, -83.87244
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 313 over Abrams Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 313 over 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 313 over Abrams Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 313 over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 313 over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.