US Bridges

Hillcrest Drive over Lake Wildwood Overflow

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021950260

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Drive over Lake Wildwood Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Hillcrest Drive over Lake Wildwood Overflow in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHillcrest Drive
CrossesLake Wildwood Overflow
Location1.5 MI SW of Watkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85651, -83.43365
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest Drive over Lake Wildwood Overflow built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest Drive over Lake Wildwood Overflow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest Drive over Lake Wildwood Overflow carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest Drive over Lake Wildwood Overflow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Drive over Lake Wildwood Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.