US Bridges

Minx Road over Little Creek

Fair

Coweta County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000007700680

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minx Road over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minx Road over Little Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMinx Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Palmetto
RouteCounty Highway 552
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42127, -84.62509
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,330 (2024)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minx Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minx Road over Little Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Minx Road over Little Creek carry?

About 4,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Minx Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Minx Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.