US Bridges

South Gordon Ave. over Bear Creek Trib

Good

Cook County, Georgia · South Section of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550380

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Gordon Ave. over Bear Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying South Gordon Ave. over Bear Creek Trib in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Gordon Ave.
CrossesBear Creek Trib
LocationSouth Section of Adel
RouteCity Street 214
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1253, -83.41646
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Gordon Ave. over Bear Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Gordon Ave. over Bear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does South Gordon Ave. over Bear Creek Trib carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Gordon Ave. over Bear Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns South Gordon Ave. over Bear Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.