US Bridges

Creek Road over Pope Creek

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of New England · Structure no. 000000008350050

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Pope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creek Road over Pope Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesPope Creek
Location3 MI NE of New England
RouteCounty Highway 113
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94257, -85.4242
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Pope Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Pope 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Pope Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Pope Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Creek Road over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.