US Bridges

John Houck Rd. over Warwoman Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024150760

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Houck Rd. over Warwoman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Houck Rd. over Warwoman Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Houck Rd.
CrossesWarwoman Creek
Location4.5 MI E of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyRabun County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.8816, -83.31246
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Houck Rd. over Warwoman Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Houck Rd. 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 John Houck Rd. over Warwoman Creek carry?

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

How long is John Houck Rd. over Warwoman Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns John Houck Rd. over Warwoman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.