US Bridges

Dorris Road over Gothards Creek Trib.

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009750410

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorris Road over Gothards Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Dorris Road over Gothards Creek Trib. in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,570 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDorris Road
CrossesGothards Creek Trib.
Location2.5 MI NW of Douglasville
RouteCounty Highway 813
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76607, -84.7865
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,570 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorris Road over Gothards Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorris Road over Gothards Creek Trib. 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 Dorris Road over Gothards Creek Trib. carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dorris Road over Gothards Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dorris Road over Gothards Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.