US Bridges

Bakers Ferry RD over Wahachee Creek Trib.

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550070

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bakers Ferry RD over Wahachee Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Bakers Ferry RD over Wahachee Creek Trib. in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBakers Ferry RD
CrossesWahachee Creek Trib.
Location4.5 MI S of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03516, -82.76037
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bakers Ferry RD over Wahachee Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bakers Ferry RD over Wahachee Creek Trib. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bakers Ferry RD over Wahachee Creek Trib. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bakers Ferry RD over Wahachee Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bakers Ferry RD over Wahachee Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.