US Bridges

Culpepper Road over Johns Creek Trib

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 5.2 MI NW of Plainville · Structure no. 000000012950760

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culpepper Road over Johns Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Culpepper Road over Johns Creek Trib in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCulpepper Road
CrossesJohns Creek Trib
Location5.2 MI NW of Plainville
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45663, -85.10181
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic150 (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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Culpepper Road over Johns Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culpepper Road over Johns 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Culpepper Road over Johns Creek Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Culpepper Road over Johns Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Culpepper Road over Johns Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.