US Bridges

West Lee Road over Ichawaynochaway Creek

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Graves · Structure no. 000000027300220

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lee Road over Ichawaynochaway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Lee Road over Ichawaynochaway Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWest Lee Road
CrossesIchawaynochaway Creek
Location4.7 MI NW of Graves
RouteCounty Highway 1163
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.82556, -84.56718
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lee Road over Ichawaynochaway Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lee Road over Ichawaynochaway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Lee Road over Ichawaynochaway Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Lee Road over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Lee Road over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.