US Bridges

Colaparchee Road over Colaparchee Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002150030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colaparchee Road over Colaparchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colaparchee Road over Colaparchee Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesColaparchee Road
CrossesColaparchee Creek
Location4 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90011, -83.7854
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2024)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colaparchee Road over Colaparchee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colaparchee Road over Colaparchee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Colaparchee Road over Colaparchee Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colaparchee Road over Colaparchee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Colaparchee Road over Colaparchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.