US Bridges

Yeager Road over Little Bear Creek Trib.

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 5.1 MI S of Dougla · Structure no. 000000009750520

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yeager Road over Little Bear Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Yeager Road over Little Bear Creek Trib. in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesYeager Road
CrossesLittle Bear Creek Trib.
Location5.1 MI S of Dougla
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65903, -84.75046
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yeager Road over Little Bear Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yeager Road over Little Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Yeager Road over Little Bear Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yeager Road over Little Bear Creek Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Yeager Road over Little Bear Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.