US Bridges

Bowen Road over Middle Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 4.2 MI E of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen Road over Middle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bowen Road over Middle Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBowen Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationApp 4.2 MI E of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45271, -83.43608
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen Road over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen Road over Middle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bowen Road over Middle Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bowen Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bowen Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.