US Bridges

Dogwood Drive over Reedy Creek

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · West Nashville · Structure no. 000000001900400

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Drive over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dogwood Drive over Reedy Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDogwood Drive
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationWest Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 557
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20954, -83.25438
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (2024)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood Drive over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood Drive over Reedy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dogwood Drive over Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood Drive over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dogwood Drive over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.