US Bridges

Baldwin Dairy Road over North Sugar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Buckhead · Structure no. 000000021150300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Dairy Road over North Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Baldwin Dairy Road over North Sugar Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBaldwin Dairy Road
CrossesNorth Sugar Creek
Location2 MI SW of Buckhead
RouteCounty Highway 152
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55537, -83.39204
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Dairy Road over North Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Dairy Road over North Sugar 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 Baldwin Dairy Road over North Sugar Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Dairy Road over North Sugar Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Dairy Road over North Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.