US Bridges

Owens Road over Wehadkee Creek

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 3.9 MI South of Waresvill · Structure no. 000000014950490

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Road over Wehadkee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Owens Road over Wehadkee Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOwens Road
CrossesWehadkee Creek
Location3.9 MI South of Waresvill
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.18991, -85.23384
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens Road over Wehadkee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Road over Wehadkee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Owens Road over Wehadkee Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owens Road over Wehadkee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Owens Road over Wehadkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.