US Bridges

SR234 over Cooleewahee Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany-Westside · Structure no. 000000009550160

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR234 over Cooleewahee Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR234 over Cooleewahee Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR234
CrossesCooleewahee Creek
LocationAlbany-Westside
RouteState Highway 234
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58569, -84.26414
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR234 over Cooleewahee Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR234 over Cooleewahee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR234 over Cooleewahee Creek carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR234 over Cooleewahee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR234 over Cooleewahee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.