US Bridges

Maxwell Road over Black Lake Trib

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 11.5 MI NE of Bainbridge · Structure no. 000000008750080

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxwell Road over Black Lake Trib is a steel culvert carrying Maxwell Road over Black Lake Trib in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaxwell Road
CrossesBlack Lake Trib
Location11.5 MI NE of Bainbridge
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97993, -84.3868
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxwell Road over Black Lake Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxwell Road over Black Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Maxwell Road over Black Lake Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maxwell Road over Black Lake Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Maxwell Road over Black Lake Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.