US Bridges

Possum Creek RD over Possum Creek

Fair

Berrien County, Georgia · App 2 MI SW of Ray City · Structure no. 000000001950130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Creek RD over Possum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Possum Creek RD over Possum Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPossum Creek RD
CrossesPossum Creek
LocationApp 2 MI SW of Ray City
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04716, -83.22254
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Possum Creek RD over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Creek RD over Possum 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Possum Creek RD over Possum Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Possum Creek RD over Possum Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Possum Creek RD over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.