US Bridges

Cool Springs RD over Indian Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007152050

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs RD over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cool Springs RD over Indian Creek in Colquitt 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCool Springs RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2 MI NE of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 548
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21267, -83.72996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2031
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Springs RD over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Cool Springs RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cool Springs RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cool Springs RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Springs RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.