US Bridges

Old Star Creek RD over Wilscot Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 2.9 MI S of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Star Creek RD over Wilscot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Star Creek RD over Wilscot Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Star Creek RD
CrossesWilscot Creek
Location2.9 MI S of Morganton
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.83513, -84.2303
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Star Creek RD over Wilscot Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Star Creek RD over Wilscot 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Star Creek RD over Wilscot Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Star Creek RD over Wilscot Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Star Creek RD over Wilscot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.