US Bridges

Dews Pond Road over Spring Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 7.5 MI E of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900710

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dews Pond Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dews Pond Road over Spring Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

CarriesDews Pond Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.5 MI E of Calhoun
RouteCounty Highway 1362
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49199, -84.82186
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2024)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dews Pond Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dews Pond Road over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dews Pond Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dews Pond Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dews Pond Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.