US Bridges

Joe Sumner Road over Ty Ty Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · App 1 MI N of Sumner · Structure no. 000000032150370

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Sumner Road over Ty Ty Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Joe Sumner Road over Ty Ty Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJoe Sumner Road
CrossesTy Ty Creek
LocationApp 1 MI N of Sumner
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53129, -83.72562
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Sumner Road over Ty Ty Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Joe Sumner Road over Ty Ty 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Sumner Road over Ty Ty Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joe Sumner Road over Ty Ty Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Sumner Road over Ty Ty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.