US Bridges

Watervale Road over Reed Creek Trib.

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 1.3 MI NE of Martinez · Structure no. 000000007350110

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watervale Road over Reed Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Watervale Road over Reed Creek Trib. in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWatervale Road
CrossesReed Creek Trib.
Location1.3 MI NE of Martinez
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyColumbia County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53101, -82.06083
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watervale Road over Reed Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watervale Road over Reed 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Watervale Road over Reed Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is Watervale Road over Reed Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Watervale Road over Reed Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.