US Bridges

SR 166 over Bear Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Georgia · 8.5 MI S of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700130

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 166 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 166 over Bear Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 4,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,060 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 166
CrossesBear Creek
Location8.5 MI S of Douglasville
RouteState Highway 166
CountyDouglas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63189, -84.76229
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,670 (2024)
Projected traffic6,060 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 166 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 166 over Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 166 over Bear Creek carry?

About 4,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 166 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 166 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.