US Bridges

Baypole School RD over Bay Pole Branch

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 9.2 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007150220

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baypole School RD over Bay Pole Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Baypole School RD over Bay Pole Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaypole School RD
CrossesBay Pole Branch
Location9.2 MI SW of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.11162, -83.92824
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baypole School RD over Bay Pole Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baypole School RD over Bay Pole Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Baypole School RD over Bay Pole Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baypole School RD over Bay Pole Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Baypole School RD over Bay Pole Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.