US Bridges

Cline Road over Dry Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · Gordon-Whitfield C Line · Structure no. 000000012950230

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cline Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cline Road over Dry Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCline Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationGordon-Whitfield C Line
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61538, -84.97741
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cline Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cline Road over Dry 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 Cline Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cline Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cline Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.