US Bridges

Douthit Road over Horse Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · 1.6 Miles West of Tempy · Structure no. 000000032150780

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douthit Road over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying Douthit Road over Horse Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDouthit Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.6 Miles West of Tempy
RouteCounty Highway 404
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.44873, -83.84637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douthit Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douthit Road over Horse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Douthit Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Douthit Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Douthit Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.