US Bridges

Dozier Road over Buggs Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Appling · Structure no. 000000007350030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dozier Road over Buggs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dozier Road over Buggs Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDozier Road
CrossesBuggs Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Appling
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57281, -82.36671
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dozier Road over Buggs Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dozier Road over Buggs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dozier Road over Buggs Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dozier Road over Buggs Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dozier Road over Buggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.