S-1906 over Watermelon Creek
GoodTattnall County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Glennville · Structure no. 000000026700290
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1906 over Watermelon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-1906 over Watermelon Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1906 over Watermelon Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1906 over Watermelon 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-1906 over Watermelon Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S-1906 over Watermelon Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns S-1906 over Watermelon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.