US Bridges

Old Coffee Road over Slaughter Creek

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI NE of Morven · Structure no. 000000002750370

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Coffee Road over Slaughter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Coffee Road over Slaughter Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Coffee Road
CrossesSlaughter Creek
LocationApp 1.5 MI NE of Morven
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97262, -83.48958
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Coffee Road over Slaughter Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Coffee Road over Slaughter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Coffee Road over Slaughter Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Coffee Road over Slaughter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Coffee Road over Slaughter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.