US Bridges

Wheeler Road over Raes Creek

Fair

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.3 MI N of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024500860

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over Raes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wheeler Road over Raes Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 8,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,235 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesRaes Creek
Location12.3 MI N of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48977, -82.05728
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,480 (2024)
Projected traffic14,235 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeler Road over Raes Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Road over Raes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeler Road over Raes Creek carry?

About 8,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Road over Raes Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wheeler Road over Raes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.