US Bridges

Duckworth-Brown RD over Fork Creek

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 3.5 MI E of Comer · Structure no. 000000019550270

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duckworth-Brown RD over Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duckworth-Brown RD over Fork Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDuckworth-Brown RD
CrossesFork Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Comer
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06649, -83.06329
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 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 traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic30 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 Duckworth-Brown RD over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duckworth-Brown RD 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 Duckworth-Brown RD over Fork Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duckworth-Brown RD over Fork Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Duckworth-Brown RD over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.