US Bridges

Stevens Way over Reed Creek Trib.

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 1.7 MI NE of Martinez · Structure no. 000000007350120

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Way over Reed Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Stevens Way over Reed Creek Trib. in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStevens Way
CrossesReed Creek Trib.
Location1.7 MI NE of Martinez
RouteCounty Highway 818
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53843, -82.05719
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Way over Reed Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Way over Reed Creek Trib. 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 Stevens Way over Reed Creek Trib. carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Way over Reed Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Stevens Way over Reed Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.