US Bridges

Wood Road over Unknown Stream

Fair

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · Fort Benning · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0M0929

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Wood Road over Unknown Stream is a steel arch - deck carrying Wood Road over Unknown Stream in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Road
CrossesUnknown Stream
LocationFort Benning
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38972, -84.84444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Road over Unknown Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Road over Unknown Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Road over Unknown Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wood Road over Unknown Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Road over Unknown Stream?

It is owned by the Army.