US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over Little Bear Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 1.3 MI N of Bogart · Structure no. 000000021950070

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Avenue over Little Bear Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Bogart
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96313, -83.54257
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2032
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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Avenue over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Little Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.