US Bridges

Timber Trail Road over Sterling Creek

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 0.7 MI South of Richmond · Structure no. 000000002950140

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Trail Road over Sterling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Timber Trail Road over Sterling Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTimber Trail Road
CrossesSterling Creek
Location0.7 MI South of Richmond
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.92805, -81.30161
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2024)
Projected traffic5,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timber Trail Road over Sterling Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Trail Road over Sterling 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Timber Trail Road over Sterling Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Timber Trail Road over Sterling Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Timber Trail Road over Sterling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.