US Bridges

Old Klondike Road over Honey Creek

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750270

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Klondike Road over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Klondike Road over Honey Creek in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Klondike Road
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Conyers
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65565, -84.08797
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Klondike Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Klondike Road over Honey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Klondike Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Klondike Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Klondike Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.