US Bridges

Dolly Phillips Rd. over Stephens Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950280

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolly Phillips Rd. over Stephens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dolly Phillips Rd. over Stephens Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDolly Phillips Rd.
CrossesStephens Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32967, -83.20974
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolly Phillips Rd. over Stephens Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolly Phillips Rd. over Stephens 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dolly Phillips Rd. over Stephens Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dolly Phillips Rd. over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dolly Phillips Rd. over Stephens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.