US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Fourmile Branch

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 3.6 MI S of Madison · Structure no. 000000021150190

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Fourmile Branch is a steel culvert carrying Indian Creek Road over Fourmile Branch in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesFourmile Branch
Location3.6 MI S of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5469, -83.49255
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic150 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Creek Road over Fourmile Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over Fourmile Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Road over Fourmile Branch carry?

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

How long is Indian Creek Road over Fourmile Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Fourmile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.