Walter Wells RD over Shoal Creek
GoodPosted for loadMarion County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walter Wells RD over Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walter Wells RD over Shoal Creek in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Wells RD over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walter Wells RD over Shoal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Walter Wells RD over Shoal Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walter Wells RD over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Walter Wells RD over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.