US Bridges

Doug Stewart RD over Powell Creek

GoodPosted for load

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 7.6 MI S of Crawfordville · Structure no. 000000026550220

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doug Stewart RD over Powell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doug Stewart RD over Powell Creek in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDoug Stewart RD
CrossesPowell Creek
Location7.6 MI S of Crawfordville
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44604, -82.87468
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doug Stewart RD over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doug Stewart RD over Powell 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Doug Stewart RD over Powell Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doug Stewart RD over Powell Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Doug Stewart RD over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.