Babcock Road over Big Drain Creek
GoodMiller County, Georgia · 0.05 MI S of Babcock · Structure no. 000000020150030
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Babcock Road over Big Drain Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Babcock Road over Big Drain Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babcock Road over Big Drain Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Babcock Road over Big Drain 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Babcock Road over Big Drain Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Babcock Road over Big Drain Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Babcock Road over Big Drain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.