US Bridges

New Forsyth Road over Indian Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002100190

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Forsyth Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Forsyth Road over Indian Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNew Forsyth Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3 MI NW of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 3267
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.93705, -83.73075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic4,760 (2024)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 New Forsyth Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Forsyth Road over Indian 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does New Forsyth Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Forsyth Road over Indian Creek?

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

Who owns New Forsyth Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.