US Bridges

Wayside Road over Norman Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004550810

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayside Road over Norman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wayside Road over Norman Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWayside Road
CrossesNorman Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Carrollton
RouteCounty Highway 450
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58594, -84.97706
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic1,542 (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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayside Road over Norman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayside Road over Norman 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wayside Road over Norman Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wayside Road over Norman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wayside Road over Norman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.