US Bridges

Davis Road over Limestone Creek

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 3.2 MI E of Riddleville · Structure no. 000000030350230

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Limestone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Davis Road over Limestone Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDavis Road
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location3.2 MI E of Riddleville
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.8939, -82.61241
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over Limestone 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Road over Limestone Creek carry?

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

How long is Davis Road over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Davis Road over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.