US Bridges

Stagecoach Road over Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jones County, Georgia · 9.1 MI SW of Gray · Structure no. 000000016950410

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach Road over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stagecoach Road over Walnut Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStagecoach Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location9.1 MI SW of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 422
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89597, -83.60891
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stagecoach Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stagecoach Road over Walnut 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stagecoach Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stagecoach Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stagecoach Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.