US Bridges

Zoar Road over Black Water Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100380

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoar Road over Black Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Zoar Road over Black Water Creek in Appling 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesZoar Road
CrossesBlack Water Creek
Location2 MI W of Baxley
RouteCounty Highway 1300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76911, -82.42369
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zoar Road over Black Water Creek built?

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

What condition is Zoar Road over Black Water 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Zoar Road over Black Water Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zoar Road over Black Water Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Zoar Road over Black Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.