Magnolia Road over Wards Creek
GoodThomas County, Georgia · 3.5 Miles South of Thomas · Structure no. 000000027550020
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magnolia Road over Wards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magnolia Road over Wards Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magnolia Road over Wards Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Magnolia Road over Wards 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Magnolia Road over Wards Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Magnolia Road over Wards Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Magnolia Road over Wards Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.