US Bridges

Old Coffee Road over Futch Creek

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · Nashville - NE Section · Structure no. 000000001950610

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Coffee Road over Futch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Coffee Road over Futch Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Coffee Road
CrossesFutch Creek
LocationNashville - NE Section
RouteCity Street 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21386, -83.24251
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2031
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Coffee Road over Futch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Coffee Road over Futch 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 Old Coffee Road over Futch Creek carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Coffee Road over Futch Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old Coffee Road over Futch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.