US Bridges

Donovan Road over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016750160

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donovan Road over Big Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Donovan Road over Big Cedar Creek in Johnson 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDonovan Road
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location3 MI N of Wrightsville
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyJohnson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.77196, -82.72616
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donovan Road over Big Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Donovan Road over Big Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Donovan Road over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Donovan Road over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Donovan Road over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.