US Bridges

Wray Church Road over Hunters Creek

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · 0.4 MI E of Osierfield · Structure no. 000000015500290

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wray Church Road over Hunters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wray Church Road over Hunters Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWray Church Road
CrossesHunters Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Osierfield
RouteCounty Highway 1313
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66367, -83.10051
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2032
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 Wray Church Road over Hunters Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wray Church Road over Hunters 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wray Church Road over Hunters Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wray Church Road over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wray Church Road over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.