US Bridges

Deadwyler Road over Candler Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 9 MI N of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015750450

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deadwyler Road over Candler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deadwyler Road over Candler Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDeadwyler Road
CrossesCandler Creek
Location9 MI N of Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24542, -83.59126
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$381,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deadwyler Road over Candler Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deadwyler Road over Candler 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Deadwyler Road over Candler Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deadwyler Road over Candler Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Deadwyler Road over Candler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.