US Bridges

CR 70 over Shivers Mill Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Cuthbert · Structure no. 000000024350140

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Shivers Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 70 over Shivers Mill Creek in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 70
CrossesShivers Mill Creek
Location7 MI SE of Cuthbert
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.67691, -84.74076
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70 over Shivers Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Shivers Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Shivers Mill Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 over Shivers Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 70 over Shivers Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.