US Bridges

Post Road over White Oak Creek

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 10 MI NW of Woodbine · Structure no. 000000003950550

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Road over White Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Post Road over White Oak Creek in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPost Road
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location10 MI NW of Woodbine
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03559, -81.80713
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Road over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Road over White Oak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Post Road over White Oak Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Post Road over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Post Road over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.