Frank Church Road over Willacoochee Creek
FairPosted for loadIrwin County, Georgia · 3.1 MI N of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550210
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frank Church Road over Willacoochee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Frank Church Road over Willacoochee Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Church Road over Willacoochee Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frank Church Road over Willacoochee 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Frank Church Road over Willacoochee Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Frank Church Road over Willacoochee Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Frank Church Road over Willacoochee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.