US Bridges

Windom Road over Walker Creek Trib

Fair

Haralson County, Georgia · 2.1 MI SW of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014350240

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windom Road over Walker Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Windom Road over Walker Creek Trib in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWindom Road
CrossesWalker Creek Trib
Location2.1 MI SW of Tallapoosa
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72216, -85.31695
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windom Road over Walker Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windom Road over Walker 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Windom Road over Walker Creek Trib carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Windom Road over Walker Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Windom Road over Walker Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.