US Bridges

SR 32 over Bear Creek Trib.

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 1.9 MI W of Nichols · Structure no. 000000006900160

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Bear Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Bear Creek Trib. in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,555 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesBear Creek Trib.
LocationApp 1.9 MI W of Nichols
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.51594, -82.6719
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2024)
Projected traffic6,555 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Bear Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Bear Creek Trib. 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 SR 32 over Bear Creek Trib. carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Bear Creek Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 32 over Bear Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.