US Bridges

Burroughs Road over Unawatti Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NW of Canon · Structure no. 000000011950070

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burroughs Road over Unawatti Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burroughs Road over Unawatti Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBurroughs Road
CrossesUnawatti Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Canon
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3761, -83.16597
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burroughs Road over Unawatti Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burroughs Road over Unawatti 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Burroughs Road over Unawatti Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burroughs Road over Unawatti Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Burroughs Road over Unawatti Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.