US Bridges

West Villanow St. over Town Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · In West Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029500440

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Villanow St. over Town Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Villanow St. over Town Creek Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,585 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Villanow St.
CrossesTown Creek Trib
LocationIn West Lafayette
RouteCity Street 2805
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.70582, -85.28674
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic3,585 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Villanow St. over Town Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Villanow St. 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 West Villanow St. over Town Creek Trib carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Villanow St. over Town Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns West Villanow St. over Town Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.