US Bridges

Woodhaven Road over Big Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 2.8 MI NE of Coolidge · Structure no. 000000027550370

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Road over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodhaven Road over Big Creek in Thomas 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 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 180 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodhaven Road
CrossesBig Creek
LocationApp 2.8 MI NE of Coolidge
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.02048, -83.82102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic180 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Road over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Woodhaven Road over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woodhaven Road over Big Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodhaven Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Woodhaven Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.