US Bridges

Winter Road over Carroll Creek

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · App 2 MI NW of Dixie · Structure no. 000000002750450

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Road over Carroll Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Winter Road over Carroll Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWinter Road
CrossesCarroll Creek
LocationApp 2 MI NW of Dixie
RouteCounty Highway 195
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.81242, -83.69813
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winter Road over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Road over Carroll Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Winter Road over Carroll Creek carry?

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

How long is Winter Road over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Winter Road over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.