US Bridges

Old State Road over Becky Bay Trib

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Naylor · Structure no. 000000018550570

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Becky Bay Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old State Road over Becky Bay Trib in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld State Road
CrossesBecky Bay Trib
Location3.5 MI NW of Naylor
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93513, -83.13801
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Road over Becky Bay Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road over Becky Bay 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Becky Bay Trib carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road over Becky Bay Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old State Road over Becky Bay Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.