US Bridges

George Barnes RD over Wahoo Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SW of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013950120

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Barnes RD over Wahoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying George Barnes RD over Wahoo Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGeorge Barnes RD
CrossesWahoo Creek
Location6.5 MI SW of Clermont
RouteCounty Highway 149
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.4551, -83.8823
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Barnes RD over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Barnes RD over Wahoo 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 George Barnes RD over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is George Barnes RD over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns George Barnes RD over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.