US Bridges

Drayton Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Macon County, Georgia · Montezuma City Limits · Structure no. 000000019300360

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drayton Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drayton Road over Spring Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDrayton Road
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationMontezuma City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 533
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28506, -84.03113
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 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 traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drayton Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Drayton Road over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Drayton Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Drayton Road over Spring Creek?

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

Who owns Drayton Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.