US Bridges

Mathews Drive over Sabbath Creek

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · NW Macon · Structure no. 000000002150270

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathews Drive over Sabbath Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mathews Drive over Sabbath 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMathews Drive
CrossesSabbath Creek
LocationNW Macon
RouteCity Street 968
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88806, -83.69162
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mathews Drive over Sabbath Creek built?

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

What condition is Mathews Drive over Sabbath Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Mathews Drive over Sabbath Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mathews Drive over Sabbath Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mathews Drive over Sabbath Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.