US Bridges

W. Chicken Road over Walton Creek

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 0.75 Miles North East of · Structure no. 000000009150290

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Chicken Road over Walton Creek is a steel culvert carrying W. Chicken Road over Walton Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Chicken Road
CrossesWalton Creek
Location0.75 Miles North East of
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyDodge County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.34988, -83.29053
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Chicken Road over Walton Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Chicken Road over Walton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W. Chicken Road over Walton Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Chicken Road over Walton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns W. Chicken Road over Walton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.