Dowry Road over Sowhatchee Creek
GoodEarly County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI SE of Hilton · Structure no. 000000009950240
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowry Road over Sowhatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dowry Road over Sowhatchee Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowry Road over Sowhatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowry Road over Sowhatchee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Dowry Road over Sowhatchee Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dowry Road over Sowhatchee Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Dowry Road over Sowhatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.