US Bridges

Philomath-Woodvill over Syls Fork Creek

Fair

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 8.5 MI E of Maxeys · Structure no. 000000022150150

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philomath-Woodvill over Syls Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Philomath-Woodvill over Syls Fork Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPhilomath-Woodvill
CrossesSyls Fork Creek
Location8.5 MI E of Maxeys
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7275, -83.03307
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philomath-Woodvill over Syls Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philomath-Woodvill over Syls Fork Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Philomath-Woodvill over Syls Fork Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philomath-Woodvill over Syls Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Philomath-Woodvill over Syls Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.