US Bridges

Eastman Dublin HWY over Alligator Creek

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009100200

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastman Dublin HWY over Alligator Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastman Dublin HWY over Alligator Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 83 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEastman Dublin HWY
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location8 MI NE of Eastman
RouteState Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29099, -83.0923
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastman Dublin HWY over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Eastman Dublin HWY over Alligator 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Eastman Dublin HWY over Alligator Creek carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastman Dublin HWY over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Eastman Dublin HWY over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.