US Bridges

Basswood Drive over Bear Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 5 M SW of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950530

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basswood Drive over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Basswood Drive over Bear Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBasswood Drive
CrossesBear Creek
LocationApp 5 M SW of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 598
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47192, -82.92219
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Basswood Drive over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basswood Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Basswood Drive over Bear Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Basswood Drive over Bear Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Basswood Drive over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.