US Bridges

Gussie Wall Road over Pudding Creek

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Willacoochee · Structure no. 000000000350040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gussie Wall Road over Pudding Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gussie Wall Road over Pudding Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGussie Wall Road
CrossesPudding Creek
Location3 MI NE of Willacoochee
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34119, -82.98385
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic160 (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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gussie Wall Road over Pudding Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gussie Wall Road over Pudding 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gussie Wall Road over Pudding Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gussie Wall Road over Pudding Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gussie Wall Road over Pudding Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.