Baker Road over Bethel Creek
GoodPosted for loadHarris County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Shiloh · Structure no. 000000014550420
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Road over Bethel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Road over Bethel Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Road over Bethel Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Road over Bethel 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Baker Road over Bethel Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Baker Road over Bethel Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Road over Bethel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.