US Bridges

Findley Cato Road over Walnut Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019950940

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Findley Cato Road over Walnut Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Findley Cato Road over Walnut Creek Trib in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFindley Cato Road
CrossesWalnut Creek Trib
Location4.5 MI NE of Woodbury
RouteCounty Highway 271
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.03603, -84.62288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Findley Cato Road over Walnut Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Findley Cato Road over Walnut Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Findley Cato Road over Walnut Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Findley Cato Road over Walnut Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Findley Cato Road over Walnut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.