US Bridges

Wax Road over Spring Creek Trib

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 9.4 MI SE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550540

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wax Road over Spring Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Wax Road over Spring Creek Trib in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWax Road
CrossesSpring Creek Trib
Location9.4 MI SE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13653, -85.09168
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wax Road over Spring Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wax Road over Spring Creek Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wax Road over Spring Creek Trib carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wax Road over Spring Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Wax Road over Spring Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.