US Bridges

Royal Ct over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SW of Dougles · Structure no. 000000006950590

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Ct over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Royal Ct over Indian Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Ct
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.5 MI SW of Dougles
RouteCounty Highway 888
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.43798, -82.88598
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Ct over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Ct 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Ct over Indian Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Royal Ct over Indian Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Ct over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.