Antioch Road over Drowning Bear Creek
GoodWhitfield County, Georgia · 2.7 MI SE of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300670
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Antioch Road over Drowning Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Antioch Road over Drowning Bear Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,275 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Antioch Road over Drowning Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Antioch Road over Drowning Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Antioch Road over Drowning Bear Creek carry?
About 7,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Antioch Road over Drowning Bear Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Antioch Road over Drowning Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.