US Bridges

9th Ave. over Sugar Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Georgia · 1.8 MI S of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009150200

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Ave. over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying 9th Ave. over Sugar Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries9th Ave.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Eastman
RouteCounty Highway 357
CountyDodge County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18296, -83.20302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic650 (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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th Ave. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Ave. over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 9th Ave. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 9th Ave. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 9th Ave. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.