John Wallace Road over Sulphur Creek
GoodPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Pine Mtn. · Structure no. 000000019950770
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Wallace Road over Sulphur Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying John Wallace Road over Sulphur Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Wallace Road over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Wallace Road over Sulphur 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does John Wallace Road over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is John Wallace Road over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns John Wallace Road over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.