US Bridges

Hal Jones Road over Little Wahoo Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 3.8 MI N of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hal Jones Road over Little Wahoo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hal Jones Road over Little Wahoo Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,905 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHal Jones Road
CrossesLittle Wahoo Creek
Location3.8 MI N of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 557
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42677, -84.77568
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hal Jones Road over Little Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hal Jones Road over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hal Jones Road over Little Wahoo Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hal Jones Road over Little Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hal Jones Road over Little Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.