US Bridges

W. Sheffield RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Miller County, Georgia · 6.5 MI NW of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020150160

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Sheffield RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Sheffield RD over Cypress Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW. Sheffield RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location6.5 MI NW of Colquitt
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.23963, -84.80929
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Sheffield RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Sheffield RD over Cypress 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 2024.

How much traffic does W. Sheffield RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Sheffield RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns W. Sheffield RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.