US Bridges

Friendship Church over Nathan Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Twin City · Structure no. 000000010751230

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Church over Nathan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Friendship Church over Nathan Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFriendship Church
CrossesNathan Creek
Location3 MI NE of Twin City
RouteCounty Highway 459
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5975, -82.11839
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Friendship Church over Nathan Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Church over Nathan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Friendship Church over Nathan Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Friendship Church over Nathan Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Friendship Church over Nathan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.