US Bridges

Colwell Road over Cabin Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550340

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colwell Road over Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colwell Road over Cabin Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColwell Road
CrossesCabin Creek
Location8 MI SW of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 299
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.23529, -84.07063
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colwell Road over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colwell Road over Cabin 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 2023.

How much traffic does Colwell Road over Cabin Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colwell Road over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Colwell Road over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.