Baker Highway over Bear Creek
GoodCoffee County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900420
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Highway over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Highway over Bear Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Highway over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Highway over Bear 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Baker Highway over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Baker Highway over Bear Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Highway over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.