US Bridges

South 6th Street over Honey Bee Creek

Good

Lamar County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Milner · Structure no. 000000017100270

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 6th Street over Honey Bee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South 6th Street over Honey Bee Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth 6th Street
CrossesHoney Bee Creek
Location4 MI NW of Milner
RouteCounty Highway 2048
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.15611, -84.24237
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 6th Street over Honey Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 6th Street over Honey Bee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does South 6th Street over Honey Bee Creek carry?

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

How long is South 6th Street over Honey Bee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South 6th Street over Honey Bee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.