US Bridges

Foote-Mccellan Rd. over Biger Creek

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Colbert · Structure no. 000000019550200

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foote-Mccellan Rd. over Biger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Foote-Mccellan Rd. over Biger Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFoote-Mccellan Rd.
CrossesBiger Creek
Location3 MI NW of Colbert
RouteCounty Highway 231
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04666, -83.26102
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic660 (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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foote-Mccellan Rd. over Biger Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foote-Mccellan Rd. over Biger 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 Foote-Mccellan Rd. over Biger Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Foote-Mccellan Rd. over Biger Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Foote-Mccellan Rd. over Biger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.