US Bridges

Old Union Road over Wells Mill Creek Trib

Fair

Cook County, Georgia · App 4.5 MI SW of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550440

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Union Road over Wells Mill Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old Union Road over Wells Mill Creek Trib in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Union Road
CrossesWells Mill Creek Trib
LocationApp 4.5 MI SW of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07838, -83.46613
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic915 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Union Road over Wells Mill Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Union Road over Wells Mill Creek Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Union Road over Wells Mill Creek Trib carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Union Road over Wells Mill Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old Union Road over Wells Mill Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.