US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Everett Creek Trib

Fair

Polk County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SW of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350620

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Everett Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Bethlehem Road over Everett Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesEverett Creek Trib
Location7.5 MI SW of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 182
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9571, -85.13685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Road over Everett Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road over Everett Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over Everett Creek Trib carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over Everett Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Everett Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.