US Bridges

Wardlow Road over SR401@085.46N

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Ashburn · Structure no. 000000028700270

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardlow Road over SR401@085.46N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wardlow Road over SR401@085.46N in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWardlow Road
CrossesSR401@085.46N
Location3.5 MI N of Ashburn
RouteCounty Highway 251
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.75612, -83.66725
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wardlow Road over SR401@085.46N built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardlow Road over SR401@085.46N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wardlow Road over SR401@085.46N carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wardlow Road over SR401@085.46N?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wardlow Road over SR401@085.46N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.