US Bridges

Caldwell Road over Heads Creek

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550480

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caldwell Road over Heads Creek is a steel culvert carrying Caldwell Road over Heads Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCaldwell Road
CrossesHeads Creek
Location3 MI NW of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountySpalding County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30702, -84.32108
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caldwell Road over Heads Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caldwell Road over Heads 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Caldwell Road over Heads Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caldwell Road over Heads Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Caldwell Road over Heads Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.