US Bridges

Winters Road over Water Mill Creek

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 10.1 MI NE of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350590

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winters Road over Water Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winters Road over Water Mill Creek in Haralson 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWinters Road
CrossesWater Mill Creek
Location10.1 MI NE of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 271
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88078, -85.04428
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winters Road over Water Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Winters Road over Water Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Winters Road over Water Mill Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winters Road over Water Mill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Winters Road over Water Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.