US Bridges

W. Crawford Hyw US over Big Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Winterville · Structure no. 000000005900270

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Crawford Hyw US over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Crawford Hyw US over Big Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 98 years old, older 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 6 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Crawford Hyw US
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Winterville
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyClarke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91927, -83.27198
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Crawford Hyw US over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is W. Crawford Hyw US over Big Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W. Crawford Hyw US over Big Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Crawford Hyw US over Big Creek?

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

Who owns W. Crawford Hyw US over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.