US Bridges

Bulldog Road over Cobb Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900410

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulldog Road over Cobb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bulldog Road over Cobb Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBulldog Road
CrossesCobb Creek
Location7 MI SW of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 1898
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.11882, -82.41817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,430 (2024)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2032
Trucks9%
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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bulldog Road over Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bulldog Road over Cobb Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bulldog Road over Cobb Creek carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bulldog Road over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bulldog Road over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.