US Bridges

Davis Academy RD over Big Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Madison · Structure no. 000000021150750

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Academy RD over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Academy RD over Big Indian Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDavis Academy RD
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location5 MI W of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5782, -83.55214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2031
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Academy RD over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Academy RD over Big Indian 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Academy RD over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Davis Academy RD over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Academy RD over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.