US Bridges

W.L.Williams Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 5.3 MI SE of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015750550

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.L.Williams Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W.L.Williams Road over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesW.L.Williams Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location5.3 MI SE of Commerce
RouteCounty Highway 329
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15586, -83.38287
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.L.Williams Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.L.Williams Road over Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W.L.Williams Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W.L.Williams Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns W.L.Williams Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.