US Bridges

Sardis Church Road over Echeconnee Creek Trib

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Macon Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000002101660

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Church Road over Echeconnee Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sardis Church Road over Echeconnee Creek Trib in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 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 7,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,932 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSardis Church Road
CrossesEcheconnee Creek Trib
Location6 MI S of Macon Cty Lmt
RouteCounty Highway 665
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68361, -83.65984
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,610 (2024)
Projected traffic25,932 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Church Road over Echeconnee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

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

About 7,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Church Road over Echeconnee Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sardis Church Road over Echeconnee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.