US Bridges

Valentine Ind Park over Opossum Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 2.3MI E of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015750930

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valentine Ind Park over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valentine Ind Park over Opossum Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesValentine Ind Park
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location2.3MI E of Pendergrass
RouteCounty Highway 99999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17109, -83.63866
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,320 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$639,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valentine Ind Park over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valentine Ind Park over Opossum 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Valentine Ind Park over Opossum Creek carry?

About 6,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valentine Ind Park over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Valentine Ind Park over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.