US Bridges

Sardis Church RD over Echeconnee Creek Trib

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 11 MI S of Macon · Structure no. 000000002101490

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Church RD over Echeconnee Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sardis Church RD over Echeconnee Creek Trib in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 77 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSardis Church RD
CrossesEcheconnee Creek Trib
Location11 MI S of Macon
RouteCounty Highway 665
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71689, -83.70736
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Church RD over Echeconnee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Sardis Church RD over Echeconnee Creek Trib 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 Sardis Church RD over Echeconnee Creek Trib carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Church RD over Echeconnee Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sardis Church RD over Echeconnee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.