US Bridges

Dixie Street over Buffalo Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · In South Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004551330

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Street over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dixie Street over Buffalo Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,610 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDixie Street
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationIn South Carrollton
RouteCity Street 800
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56182, -85.07285
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2024)
Projected traffic11,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie Street over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Street over Buffalo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie Street over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Street over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dixie Street over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.