US Bridges

Collins Ind. Drive over West Fork Trail Creek

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005950110

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Ind. Drive over West Fork Trail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Collins Ind. Drive over West Fork Trail Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollins Ind. Drive
CrossesWest Fork Trail Creek
Location2 MI NE of Athens Sq
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97993, -83.35114
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Ind. Drive over West Fork Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Ind. Drive over West Fork Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Collins Ind. Drive over West Fork Trail Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collins Ind. Drive over West Fork Trail Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Collins Ind. Drive over West Fork Trail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.