US Bridges

Fairview Road over Walnut Creek Trib

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015751050

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Walnut Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Fairview Road over Walnut Creek Trib in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 126 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 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesWalnut Creek Trib
Location3 MI W of Pendergrass
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16614, -83.72996
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Walnut Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Walnut Creek Trib 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 Fairview Road over Walnut Creek Trib carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Walnut Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fairview Road over Walnut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.