US Bridges

Dan Gun Road over Wise Creek

Good

Jasper County, Georgia · 6 Miles West Monticello · Structure no. 080308000003082

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
1986 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Dan Gun Road over Wise Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dan Gun Road over Wise Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 1989. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDan Gun Road
CrossesWise Creek
Location6 Miles West Monticello
RouteFederal Lands Road 1016.
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28039, -83.75813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (1986)
Projected traffic21 by 1989
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dan Gun Road over Wise Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan Gun Road over Wise 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 2022.

How much traffic does Dan Gun Road over Wise Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Dan Gun Road over Wise Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Gun Road over Wise Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.