US Bridges

Rl Sears Road over Bear Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Norman Park · Structure no. 000000007150420

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rl Sears Road over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rl Sears Road over Bear Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRl Sears Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location4 MI S of Norman Park
RouteCounty Highway 102
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21192, -83.68446
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rl Sears Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rl Sears Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rl Sears Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rl Sears Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Rl Sears Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.