US Bridges

Northside Drive over Sabbath Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 5 MI Wnw Macon City Lim · Structure no. 000000002101800

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,310
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Drive over Sabbath Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Northside Drive over Sabbath Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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 9,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,515 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorthside Drive
CrossesSabbath Creek
Location5 MI Wnw Macon City Lim
RouteCity Street 3214
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89328, -83.68234
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,310 (2024)
Projected traffic13,515 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Drive over Sabbath Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Northside Drive over Sabbath 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Northside Drive over Sabbath Creek carry?

About 9,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside Drive over Sabbath Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Drive over Sabbath Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.