US Bridges

Bert-Phillips RD over Attapulgus Creek Trib

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · App 2.2 MI SE of Climax · Structure no. 000000008750320

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bert-Phillips RD over Attapulgus Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bert-Phillips RD over Attapulgus Creek Trib in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBert-Phillips RD
CrossesAttapulgus Creek Trib
LocationApp 2.2 MI SE of Climax
RouteCounty Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.86132, -84.39747
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bert-Phillips RD over Attapulgus Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bert-Phillips RD over Attapulgus 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bert-Phillips RD over Attapulgus Creek Trib carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bert-Phillips RD over Attapulgus Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bert-Phillips RD over Attapulgus Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.