US Bridges

SR 70 over Little Wahoo Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 4.2 MI N of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 70 over Little Wahoo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 70 over Little Wahoo Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 70
CrossesLittle Wahoo Creek
Location4.2 MI N of Newnan
RouteState Highway 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.43411, -84.81527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,420 (2024)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 70 over Little Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 70 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 70 over Little Wahoo Creek carry?

About 5,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 70 over Little Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 70 over Little Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.