US Bridges

Vaughn Road over Heads Creek

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550680

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn Road over Heads Creek is a concrete slab carrying Vaughn Road over Heads Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVaughn Road
CrossesHeads Creek
Location5 MI W of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 2082
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.27736, -84.3823
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2024)
Projected traffic2,670 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$24.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn Road over Heads Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn Road over Heads 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Vaughn Road over Heads Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn Road over Heads Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn Road over Heads Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.