US Bridges

Douglas Creek Road over Plymale Creek

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Flovilla · Structure no. 000000003550540

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Creek Road over Plymale Creek is a steel culvert carrying Douglas Creek Road over Plymale Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDouglas Creek Road
CrossesPlymale Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Flovilla
RouteCounty Highway 128
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.2504, -83.87713
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douglas Creek Road over Plymale Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Creek Road over Plymale 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 Douglas Creek Road over Plymale Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Creek Road over Plymale Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Douglas Creek Road over Plymale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.