SR 49 over Walnut Creek
GoodPosted for loadBibb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E SR 11 (ne Macon) · Structure no. 000000002100350
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Walnut Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,715 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR 49 over Walnut 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 49 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 23,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.