US Bridges

SR 193 over Town Creek Trib

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · In Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029500220

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 over Town Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 193 over Town Creek Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesSR 193
CrossesTown Creek Trib
LocationIn Lafayette
RouteState Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.70163, -85.28643
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
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 traffic6,820 (2024)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 over Town Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 193 over Town Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 193 over Town Creek Trib carry?

About 6,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 over Town Creek Trib?

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

Who owns SR 193 over Town Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.