US Bridges

Horace Veal Road over Fishing Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Milledgevill · Structure no. 000000000950020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horace Veal Road over Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying Horace Veal Road over Fishing Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHorace Veal Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Milledgevill
RouteCounty Highway 66
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.06849, -83.30283
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horace Veal Road over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horace Veal Road over Fishing 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Horace Veal Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horace Veal Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Horace Veal Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.