US Bridges

Baker Highway over Indian Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 3 MI W of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900430

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Highway over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Highway over Indian Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 7,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,475 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBaker Highway
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationApp 3 MI W of Douglas
RouteState Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.48867, -82.89924
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,430 (2024)
Projected traffic8,475 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Highway over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Highway over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 7,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baker Highway over Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Highway over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.