US Bridges

J W Dunn Road over White Sulphur Crk Trib

PoorClosed to traffic

Meriwether County, Georgia · 1 MI SW of Durand · Structure no. 000000019950250

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J W Dunn Road over White Sulphur Crk Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J W Dunn Road over White Sulphur Crk Trib in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJ W Dunn Road
CrossesWhite Sulphur Crk Trib
Location1 MI SW of Durand
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90425, -84.77799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J W Dunn Road over White Sulphur Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is J W Dunn Road over White Sulphur Crk Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does J W Dunn Road over White Sulphur Crk Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J W Dunn Road over White Sulphur Crk Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns J W Dunn Road over White Sulphur Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.