US Bridges

S Wilkinson Street over Fishing Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 0.7 MI S of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900360

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Wilkinson Street over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Wilkinson Street over Fishing Creek in Baldwin 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,365 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Wilkinson Street
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Milledgeville
RouteCity Street 3105
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.07063, -83.22585
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2024)
Projected traffic7,365 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Wilkinson Street over Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is S Wilkinson Street over Fishing 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Wilkinson Street over Fishing Creek carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Wilkinson Street over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S Wilkinson Street over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.