US Bridges

Stone Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek Trib

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011950760

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Stone Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek Trib in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStone Bridge RD
CrossesUnawatti Creek Trib
Location4 MI SW of Lavonia
RouteCounty Highway 384
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39093, -83.16243
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic920 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Bridge RD over Unawatti 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek Trib carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stone Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stone Bridge RD over Unawatti Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.