Nicholls-Westgate over Bear Creek
GoodCoffee County, Georgia · App 5 MI NW of Nicholls · Structure no. 000000006900690
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nicholls-Westgate over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nicholls-Westgate over Bear Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 Nicholls-Westgate over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nicholls-Westgate 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nicholls-Westgate over Bear Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nicholls-Westgate over Bear Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Nicholls-Westgate over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.