US Bridges

Cool Springs Road over Reedy Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 3 MI SE Norman Park · Structure no. 000000007100490

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs Road over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cool Springs Road over Reedy Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCool Springs Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location3 MI SE Norman Park
RouteCounty Highway 548
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22248, -83.65186
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Springs Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs Road over Reedy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cool Springs Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cool Springs Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cool Springs Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.