US Bridges

Macedonia Ch Road over Holcomb Creek Trib

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 2.3 MI S of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350910

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Ch Road over Holcomb Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Macedonia Ch Road over Holcomb Creek Trib in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMacedonia Ch Road
CrossesHolcomb Creek Trib
Location2.3 MI S of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77127, -85.20556
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 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$3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Ch Road over Holcomb Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Ch Road over Holcomb Creek Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Macedonia Ch Road over Holcomb Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Macedonia Ch Road over Holcomb Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Macedonia Ch Road over Holcomb Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.