US Bridges

Freeman Road over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 10 MI N of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020750290

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Road over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Freeman Road over Eight Mile Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFreeman Road
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location10 MI N of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 170
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.16061, -83.92981
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Road over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Road over Eight Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Freeman Road over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Freeman Road over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Freeman Road over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.