US Bridges

Axson Highway over Cat Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 12 MI SE of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900220

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Axson Highway over Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Axson Highway over Cat Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAxson Highway
CrossesCat Creek
LocationApp 12 MI SE of Douglas
RouteState Highway 64
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40711, -82.68136
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Axson Highway over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Axson Highway over Cat 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 Axson Highway over Cat Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Axson Highway over Cat Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Axson Highway over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.