US Bridges

Cole Road over Keaton Creek

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 3 MI South of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000009750490

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole Road over Keaton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cole Road over Keaton Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCole Road
CrossesKeaton Creek
Location3 MI South of Villa Rica
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyDouglas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68676, -84.8852
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cole Road over Keaton Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole Road over Keaton 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 Cole Road over Keaton Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cole Road over Keaton Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cole Road over Keaton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.