US Bridges

Apache Trail over Broxton Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · 5.1 MI N of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950220

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Trail over Broxton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Apache Trail over Broxton Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesApache Trail
CrossesBroxton Creek
Location5.1 MI N of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 358
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58205, -82.84302
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic210 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Trail over Broxton Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Apache Trail over Broxton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Apache Trail over Broxton Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Apache Trail over Broxton Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Trail over Broxton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.