US Bridges

Cords Bridge Road over Tobler Creek Trib

Fair

Baldwin County, Georgia · 3.6 MI NW of Milledgevill · Structure no. 000000000950390

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cords Bridge Road over Tobler Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Cords Bridge Road over Tobler Creek Trib in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCords Bridge Road
CrossesTobler Creek Trib
Location3.6 MI NW of Milledgevill
RouteCounty Highway 579
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12651, -83.25375
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic1,644 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cords Bridge Road over Tobler Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cords Bridge Road over Tobler Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cords Bridge Road over Tobler Creek Trib carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cords Bridge Road over Tobler Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cords Bridge Road over Tobler Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.