US Bridges

Zoar Road over Bishop Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000150520

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoar Road over Bishop Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Zoar Road over Bishop Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesZoar Road
CrossesBishop Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Baxley
RouteCounty Highway 1300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.75276, -82.47191
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic360 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$13.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zoar Road over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zoar Road over Bishop 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 Bishop Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zoar Road over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Zoar Road over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.