US Bridges

Stage Coach Road over Richland Creek

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013350450

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage Coach Road over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stage Coach Road over Richland Creek in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStage Coach Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location3 MI SW of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54673, -83.22107
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stage Coach Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stage Coach Road over Richland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stage Coach Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stage Coach Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Stage Coach Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.