US Bridges

Baker Highway over Cat Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 10 MI E of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900460

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Highway over Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Highway over Cat Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBaker Highway
CrossesCat Creek
LocationApp 10 MI E of Douglas
RouteState Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.41414, -82.68581
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2024)
Projected traffic3,330 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Highway over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker 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 Baker Highway over Cat Creek carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baker Highway over Cat Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Highway over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.