US Bridges

Wildwood Road over Caney Fork Creek

Poor

Butts County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550050

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Road over Caney Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wildwood Road over Caney Fork Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood Road
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location4 MI N of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34918, -83.92742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood Road over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Road over Caney Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Wildwood Road over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Road over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wildwood Road over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.