US Bridges

Bethel Church RD over Brice Pond Trib

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI NE of Pavo · Structure no. 000000002750780

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church RD over Brice Pond Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Church RD over Brice Pond Trib in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBethel Church RD
CrossesBrice Pond Trib
LocationApp 3.5 MI NE of Pavo
RouteCounty Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.99994, -83.64811
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Church RD over Brice Pond Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Church RD over Brice Pond Trib 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 Bethel Church RD over Brice Pond Trib carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Church RD over Brice Pond Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bethel Church RD over Brice Pond Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.