US Bridges

Broxton-Westgreen over 9 Mile Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Georgia · App 2 MI E of Broxton · Structure no. 000000006900700

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broxton-Westgreen over 9 Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broxton-Westgreen over 9 Mile Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBroxton-Westgreen
Crosses9 Mile Creek
LocationApp 2 MI E of Broxton
RouteCounty Highway 1948
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61036, -82.85556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broxton-Westgreen over 9 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broxton-Westgreen over 9 Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Broxton-Westgreen over 9 Mile Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broxton-Westgreen over 9 Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Broxton-Westgreen over 9 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.