US Bridges

Willis Road over Tobler Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Yatesville · Structure no. 000000029350280

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Road over Tobler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willis Road over Tobler Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWillis Road
CrossesTobler Creek
Location6 MI N of Yatesville
RouteCounty Highway 234
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98338, -84.1645
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis Road over Tobler Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Road over Tobler 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Willis Road over Tobler Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willis Road over Tobler Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Willis Road over Tobler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.