US Bridges

New Town Church Ro over Fork Creek

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Carlton · Structure no. 000000019550240

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Town Church Ro over Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Town Church Ro over Fork Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNew Town Church Ro
CrossesFork Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Carlton
RouteCounty Highway 287
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06554, -83.05136
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 New Town Church Ro over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Town Church Ro over Fork 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 New Town Church Ro over Fork Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Town Church Ro over Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns New Town Church Ro over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.