US Bridges

Water Tank Road over Bow Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Sugar Valley · Structure no. 000000012951080

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Tank Road over Bow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Water Tank Road over Bow Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Tank Road
CrossesBow Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Sugar Valley
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52309, -85.01602
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,460 (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$4.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Tank Road over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Tank Road over Bow Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Water Tank Road over Bow Creek carry?

About 6,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Water Tank Road over Bow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Water Tank Road over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.