US Bridges

County Line Road over Dry Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · App 12 MI SE of Albany · Structure no. 000000009550010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Line Road over Dry Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationApp 12 MI SE of Albany
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45994, -83.99775
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over Dry 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 County Line Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Line Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.