US Bridges

Dixie Road over Cat Creek

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 9.5 MI W of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002750700

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Road over Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dixie Road over Cat Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDixie Road
CrossesCat Creek
LocationApp 9.5 MI W of Quitman
RouteCounty Highway 2720
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.77364, -83.71865
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic390 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie Road over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Road over Cat 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie Road over Cat Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Road over Cat Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Road over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.