US Bridges

Lower Woolsey RD over Bear Creek Trib

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Hampton · Structure no. 000000015150770

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Woolsey RD over Bear Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Woolsey RD over Bear Creek Trib in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLower Woolsey RD
CrossesBear Creek Trib
Location2.5 MI W of Hampton
RouteCounty Highway 1070
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.3691, -84.34921
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2031
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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Woolsey RD over Bear Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Woolsey RD over Bear Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Woolsey RD over Bear Creek Trib carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Woolsey RD over Bear Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lower Woolsey RD over Bear Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.