Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek
GoodPosted for loadDecatur County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Attapulgus · Structure no. 000000008700380
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wautauga Road over Attapulgus 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.