US Bridges

Carters Road over Willbanks Branch

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 11 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350110

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carters Road over Willbanks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Carters Road over Willbanks Branch in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarters Road
CrossesWillbanks Branch
Location11 MI SE of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61596, -84.69966
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carters Road over Willbanks Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carters Road over Willbanks Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Carters Road over Willbanks Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Carters Road over Willbanks Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carters Road over Willbanks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.