US Bridges

Lower Woolsey Road over Bear Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 2.5 MI West from Hampton · Structure no. 000000015150810

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Woolsey Road over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Woolsey Road over Bear Creek in Henry 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLower Woolsey Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.5 MI West from Hampton
RouteCounty Highway 652
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37687, -84.30857
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 structure5
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$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Woolsey Road over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Lower Woolsey Road over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Woolsey Road over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Lower Woolsey Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lower Woolsey Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.