US Bridges

Boar Tusk Road over Boar Tusk Creek

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750100

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boar Tusk Road over Boar Tusk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boar Tusk Road over Boar Tusk Creek in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBoar Tusk Road
CrossesBoar Tusk Creek
Location2 MI NE of Conyers
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68427, -83.98129
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boar Tusk Road over Boar Tusk Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boar Tusk Road over Boar Tusk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Boar Tusk Road over Boar Tusk Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boar Tusk Road over Boar Tusk Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Boar Tusk Road over Boar Tusk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.