US Bridges

Old SR 33 over Horse Creek

Fair

Worth County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Sylvester · Structure no. 000000032150490

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 33 over Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 33 over Horse Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld SR 33
CrossesHorse Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Sylvester
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.43469, -83.83624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 33 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 33 over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 33 over Horse Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 33 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 33 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.