US Bridges

Watts Road over Conley Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.1 MI E of Forest Park · Structure no. 000000006350540

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watts Road over Conley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Watts Road over Conley Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWatts Road
CrossesConley Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Forest Park
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62792, -84.34298
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,260 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watts Road over Conley Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watts Road over Conley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Watts Road over Conley Creek carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Watts Road over Conley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Watts Road over Conley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.