US Bridges

Old Waynesboro RD over Spirit Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 5.7 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550940

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,780
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Waynesboro RD over Spirit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Waynesboro RD over Spirit Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,180 by 2030. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Waynesboro RD
CrossesSpirit Creek
Location5.7 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 1516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34476, -82.00501
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,780 (2024)
Projected traffic9,180 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$24 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Waynesboro RD over Spirit Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Waynesboro RD over Spirit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Waynesboro RD over Spirit Creek carry?

About 5,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Waynesboro RD over Spirit Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Old Waynesboro RD over Spirit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.