US Bridges

Creek View Dr. over Walnut Creek Trib

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 8 Mi. W of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015750960

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek View Dr. over Walnut Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Creek View Dr. over Walnut Creek Trib in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek View Dr.
CrossesWalnut Creek Trib
Location8 Mi. W of Pendergrass
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12485, -83.69827
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek View Dr. over Walnut Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek View Dr. over Walnut Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Creek View Dr. over Walnut Creek Trib carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creek View Dr. over Walnut Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Creek View Dr. over Walnut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.