US Bridges

Harvey Vickers RD over Indian Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · 2.2 MI SW of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950190

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Vickers RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Harvey Vickers RD over Indian Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHarvey Vickers RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.2 MI SW of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45157, -82.88454
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2024)
Projected traffic1,935 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Vickers RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Vickers RD over Indian 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 Harvey Vickers RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Vickers RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Vickers RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.