US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Wahoo Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · NE Cty Lmts of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007700840

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Wahoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Street over Wahoo Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,330 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesWahoo Creek
LocationNE Cty Lmts of Newnan
RouteCity Street 3515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39288, -84.77916
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2024)
Projected traffic9,330 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Street over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Street over Wahoo Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Jefferson Street over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.