US Bridges

Welcome Road over Mountain Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 3.1 MI NW of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751320

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welcome Road over Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Welcome Road over Mountain Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWelcome Road
CrossesMountain Creek
Location3.1 MI NW of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 1422
CountyCoweta County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38844, -84.85093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,880 (2024)
Projected traffic5,520 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welcome Road over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welcome Road over Mountain 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 Road over Mountain Creek carry?

About 4,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Welcome Road over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Welcome Road over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.