US Bridges

Old Axson Road over 29 Mile Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 7 MI SE of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900630

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Axson Road over 29 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Axson Road over 29 Mile Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 50 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Axson Road
Crosses29 Mile Creek
LocationApp 7 MI SE of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 1219
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.41666, -82.78208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2024)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Axson Road over 29 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Old Axson Road over 29 Mile 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 Old Axson Road over 29 Mile Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Axson Road over 29 Mile Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Axson Road over 29 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.