US Bridges

Coffee Road over Ten Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Berrien County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NE of Nashville · Structure no. 000000001950090

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Coffee Road over Ten Mile Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 78% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoffee Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location8.5 MI NE of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32037, -83.18777
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks78%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffee Road over Ten Mile Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coffee Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 78% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.