US Bridges

County Line Road over Mollie Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NW of Harlem · Structure no. 000000007350080

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Mollie Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Line Road over Mollie Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesMollie Creek
Location4.8 MI NW of Harlem
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyColumbia County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45805, -82.37662
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Mollie Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over Mollie 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 County Line Road over Mollie Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Mollie Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Line Road over Mollie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.