US Bridges

Wendall Sears Road over Seventeen Mile Tributary

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · 4 MI East of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950620

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendall Sears Road over Seventeen Mile Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Wendall Sears Road over Seventeen Mile Tributary in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWendall Sears Road
CrossesSeventeen Mile Tributary
Location4 MI East of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 804
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49727, -82.80793
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 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 traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendall Sears Road over Seventeen Mile Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wendall Sears Road over Seventeen Mile Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wendall Sears Road over Seventeen Mile Tributary carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wendall Sears Road over Seventeen Mile Tributary?

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

Who owns Wendall Sears Road over Seventeen Mile Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.