Bickley Highway over Dryden Creek
FairWare County, Georgia · 13 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900380
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bickley Highway over Dryden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bickley Highway over Dryden Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bickley Highway over Dryden Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bickley Highway over Dryden 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bickley Highway over Dryden Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bickley Highway over Dryden Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Bickley Highway over Dryden Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.