US Bridges

North Pierce Ave. over Savage Branch

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 0.2 MI E of I-75 NE Maco · Structure no. 000000002150430

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Pierce Ave. over Savage Branch is a concrete culvert carrying North Pierce Ave. over Savage Branch in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Pierce Ave.
CrossesSavage Branch
Location0.2 MI E of I-75 NE Maco
RouteCity Street 130
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87401, -83.66163
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Pierce Ave. over Savage Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is North Pierce Ave. over Savage Branch 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 North Pierce Ave. over Savage Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Pierce Ave. over Savage Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns North Pierce Ave. over Savage Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.