US Bridges

Brad Dixon Road over Coody Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Georgia · 10 MI SE of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brad Dixon Road over Coody Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brad Dixon Road over Coody Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrad Dixon Road
CrossesCoody Creek
Location10 MI SE of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01145, -82.63248
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brad Dixon Road over Coody Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brad Dixon Road over Coody 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brad Dixon Road over Coody Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brad Dixon Road over Coody Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brad Dixon Road over Coody Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.