US Bridges

Baker Highway over Cat Creek Trib.

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 12 MI E of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900470

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Highway over Cat Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Highway over Cat Creek Trib. 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesBaker Highway
CrossesCat Creek Trib.
LocationApp 12 MI E of Douglas
RouteState Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40752, -82.67867
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2024)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Highway over Cat Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Baker Highway over Cat 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Highway over Cat Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Baker Highway over Cat Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Highway over Cat Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.