US Bridges

East Mitchell St. over Bear Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · In NE Adel · Structure no. 000000007500370

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Mitchell St. over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Mitchell St. over Bear Creek in Cook 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Mitchell St.
CrossesBear Creek
LocationIn NE Adel
RouteCity Street 4211
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.14854, -83.42079
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
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 traffic2,780 (2024)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Mitchell St. over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is East Mitchell St. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Mitchell St. over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Mitchell St. over Bear Creek?

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

Who owns East Mitchell St. over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.