US Bridges

White Oak Dr. over Sandy Run Creek

Fair

Peach County, Georgia · 2 MI Ssw of Byron · Structure no. 000000022550120

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak Dr. over Sandy Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying White Oak Dr. over Sandy Run Creek in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhite Oak Dr.
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location2 MI Ssw of Byron
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.62782, -83.74718
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$135,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was White Oak Dr. over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak Dr. over Sandy Run 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 White Oak Dr. over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Oak Dr. over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns White Oak Dr. over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.