US Bridges

SR 78 over Boggy Gut Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Georgia · 1.2 Miles E. of Wadley · Structure no. 000000016300460

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 78 over Boggy Gut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 78 over Boggy Gut Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 78
CrossesBoggy Gut Creek
Location1.2 Miles E. of Wadley
RouteState Highway 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87499, -82.38633
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 78 over Boggy Gut Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 78 over Boggy Gut Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 78 over Boggy Gut Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 78 over Boggy Gut Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 78 over Boggy Gut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.