US Bridges

Welcome Sergent RD over Wahoo Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 5.8 MI NW of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751230

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welcome Sergent RD over Wahoo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welcome Sergent RD over Wahoo Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWelcome Sergent RD
CrossesWahoo Creek
Location5.8 MI NW of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 2018
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4243, -84.88147
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$914,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welcome Sergent RD over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welcome Sergent RD 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 Welcome Sergent RD over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Welcome Sergent RD over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Welcome Sergent RD over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.