US Bridges

West Walker St. over 20 Mile Creek Trib.

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · Douglas - NW Section · Structure no. 000000006900660

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Walker St. over 20 Mile Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying West Walker St. over 20 Mile Creek Trib. in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Walker St.
Crosses20 Mile Creek Trib.
LocationDouglas - NW Section
RouteCity Street 1701
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52257, -82.86907
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Walker St. over 20 Mile Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Walker St. over 20 Mile Creek Trib. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Walker St. over 20 Mile Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Walker St. over 20 Mile Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Walker St. over 20 Mile Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.