US Bridges

Tapp Wood Road over Indian Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Hoschton · Structure no. 000000015750280

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tapp Wood Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tapp Wood Road over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTapp Wood Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4 MI SE of Hoschton
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06044, -83.70906
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 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 traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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 Tapp Wood Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tapp Wood Road over Indian 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 Tapp Wood Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tapp Wood Road over Indian Creek?

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

Who owns Tapp Wood Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.