US Bridges

Woodpecker Road over Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Echols County, Georgia · App 15 MI SE of Tarver · Structure no. 000000010150060

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodpecker Road over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Woodpecker Road over Little Creek in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodpecker Road
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationApp 15 MI SE of Tarver
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyEchols County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.60498, -82.70436
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodpecker Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodpecker Road over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Woodpecker Road over Little Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Woodpecker Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Woodpecker Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.