US Bridges

Forest Hill Road over Sabbath Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Payne City · Structure no. 000000002150700

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Road over Sabbath Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Hill Road over Sabbath Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,815 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesForest Hill Road
CrossesSabbath Creek
Location3 MI NE of Payne City
RouteCity Street 3213
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88651, -83.69605
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic13,815 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Hill Road over Sabbath Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Hill Road over Sabbath Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Road over Sabbath Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Forest Hill Road over Sabbath Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.