US Bridges

Colquitt Ford RD over Cooleewanee Creek

Good

Baker County, Georgia · App 6 MI NE of Newton · Structure no. 000000000750010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colquitt Ford RD over Cooleewanee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Colquitt Ford RD over Cooleewanee Creek in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesColquitt Ford RD
CrossesCooleewanee Creek
LocationApp 6 MI NE of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40514, -84.30001
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colquitt Ford RD over Cooleewanee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colquitt Ford RD over Cooleewanee 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 Colquitt Ford RD over Cooleewanee Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colquitt Ford RD over Cooleewanee Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Colquitt Ford RD over Cooleewanee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.