US Bridges

County Farm Road over Bishop Creek

Fair

Appling County, Georgia · 7.2 MI W of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000150070

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Farm Road over Bishop Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Farm Road over Bishop Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 49 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Farm Road
CrossesBishop Creek
Location7.2 MI W of Baxley
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyAppling County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.72099, -82.45722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Farm Road over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Farm Road over Bishop 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Farm Road over Bishop Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Farm Road over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Farm Road over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.