Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek
FairHart County, Georgia · 6.7 MI NE of Bowersville · Structure no. 000000014750580
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.