US Bridges

Dixie-Barwick Road over Dry Lake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brooks County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI S of Barwick · Structure no. 000000002750440

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie-Barwick Road over Dry Lake Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dixie-Barwick Road over Dry Lake Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDixie-Barwick Road
CrossesDry Lake Creek
LocationApp 3.5 MI S of Barwick
RouteCounty Highway 195
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.83769, -83.72659
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie-Barwick Road over Dry Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie-Barwick Road over Dry Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie-Barwick Road over Dry Lake Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Dixie-Barwick Road over Dry Lake Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie-Barwick Road over Dry Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.