US Bridges

New Bethel Church over Horse Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 2.5 Miles South of Sylves · Structure no. 000000032151110

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bethel Church over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Bethel Church over Horse Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Bethel Church
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.5 Miles South of Sylves
RouteCounty Highway 364
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49023, -83.84557
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bethel Church over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bethel Church 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does New Bethel Church over Horse Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Bethel Church over Horse Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns New Bethel Church over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.