US Bridges

Community Ch RD over Bear Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 3.7 MI SE of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550630

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Community Ch RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Community Ch RD over Bear Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCommunity Ch RD
CrossesBear Creek
LocationApp 3.7 MI SE of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.12176, -83.36225
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2031
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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Community Ch RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Community Ch RD 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 Community Ch RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Community Ch RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Community Ch RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.