US Bridges

Sandy Ford Road over Warwoman Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150130

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Ford Road over Warwoman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sandy Ford Road over Warwoman Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Ford Road
CrossesWarwoman Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.88358, -83.30221
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Ford Road over Warwoman Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Ford Road over Warwoman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Ford Road over Warwoman Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Ford Road over Warwoman Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Ford Road over Warwoman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.