US Bridges

Woodhaven Road over Mule Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Pavo · Structure no. 000000027551470

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Road over Mule Creek is a concrete slab carrying Woodhaven Road over Mule Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWoodhaven Road
CrossesMule Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Pavo
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.99979, -83.74562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Road over Mule Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodhaven Road over Mule 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 Mule Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodhaven Road over Mule Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhaven Road over Mule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.