US Bridges

Laurel Br Ch Road over Black Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 5.3 MI NE of Ivey · Structure no. 000000031950010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Br Ch Road over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Br Ch Road over Black Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLaurel Br Ch Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location5.3 MI NE of Ivey
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.95708, -83.23416
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Laurel Br Ch Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Br Ch Road over Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Br Ch Road over Black Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Br Ch Road over Black Creek?

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

Who owns Laurel Br Ch Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.