South Helton Road over Bluff Creek
GoodDouglas County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000009750500
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Helton Road over Bluff Creek is a steel culvert carrying South Helton Road over Bluff Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Helton Road over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Helton Road over Bluff 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 South Helton Road over Bluff Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Helton Road over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns South Helton Road over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.