US Bridges

Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 3.9 Miles East of Attapul · Structure no. 000000008750650

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWautauga Road
CrossesAttapulgus Creek
Location3.9 Miles East of Attapul
RouteCounty Highway 932
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.77269, -84.42556
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 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 October 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wautauga Road over Attapulgus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.