US Bridges

Baker Road over Middle Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · 1.9 MI SW of Brookfield · Structure no. 000000027750420

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Middle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Baker 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of Brookfield
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.39545, -83.40849
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is Baker 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 Baker Road over Middle Creek carry?

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

How long is Baker Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.