US Bridges

Bethel Road over Indian Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950360

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Road over Indian Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethel Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4 MI SW of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 234
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46689, -82.88832
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2024)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road 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 Bethel Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bethel Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.