Winter Road over Sulphur Creek Tri
PoorClosed to trafficMeriwether County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Durand · Structure no. 000000019950870
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winter Road over Sulphur Creek Tri is a steel culvert carrying Winter Road over Sulphur Creek Tri in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winter Road over Sulphur Creek Tri built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winter Road over Sulphur Creek Tri 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 Winter Road over Sulphur Creek Tri carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Winter Road over Sulphur Creek Tri?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Winter Road over Sulphur Creek Tri?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.