US Bridges

Bill Watkins Road over Indian Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Hoschton · Structure no. 000000015750600

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Watkins Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bill Watkins Road over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBill Watkins Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3 MI SE of Hoschton
RouteCounty Highway 421
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07026, -83.72287
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic2,340 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Watkins Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Watkins 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 Bill Watkins Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bill Watkins Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bill Watkins Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.