US Bridges

Baxter Road over Baxter Creek

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Bremen · Structure no. 000000014350040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baxter Road over Baxter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baxter Road over Baxter Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaxter Road
CrossesBaxter Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Bremen
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74893, -85.12062
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 inspectionJanuary 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baxter Road over Baxter Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baxter Road over Baxter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Baxter Road over Baxter Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baxter Road over Baxter Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Baxter Road over Baxter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.