US Bridges

North Range Road over Maxwell Creek

Poor

Richmond County, Georgia · South of BRG107AV · Structure no. DAPTRAGORBRGNRA

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

North Range Road over Maxwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Range Road over Maxwell Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesNorth Range Road
CrossesMaxwell Creek
LocationSouth of BRG107AV
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.40964, -82.18677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Range Road over Maxwell Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Range Road over Maxwell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does North Range Road over Maxwell Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Range Road over Maxwell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns North Range Road over Maxwell Creek?

It is owned by the Army.