US Bridges

Billings Road over Webster Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 1.5 MI S of Temple · Structure no. 000000004551470

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billings Road over Webster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Billings Road over Webster Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBillings Road
CrossesWebster Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Temple
RouteCounty Highway 739
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71718, -85.03534
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic1,594 (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$258,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Billings Road over Webster Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billings Road over Webster 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 Billings Road over Webster Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Billings Road over Webster Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Billings Road over Webster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.