US Bridges

Wad-Cole Lake RD over Daniels Mill Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4.4 MI N of Summertown · Structure no. 000000010751220

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wad-Cole Lake RD over Daniels Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wad-Cole Lake RD over Daniels Mill Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWad-Cole Lake RD
CrossesDaniels Mill Creek
Location4.4 MI N of Summertown
RouteCounty Highway 457
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80438, -82.25651
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wad-Cole Lake RD over Daniels Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wad-Cole Lake RD over Daniels Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wad-Cole Lake RD over Daniels Mill Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wad-Cole Lake RD over Daniels Mill Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wad-Cole Lake RD over Daniels Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.