US Bridges

Major Road over Little Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000007751050

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Major Road over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Major Road over Little 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMajor Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location4 MI SE of Palmetto
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45242, -84.64172
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Major Road over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Major Road over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Major Road over Little Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Major Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Major Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.