US Bridges

Center Hill Ch Rd. over Little Haynes Creek

Fair

Walton County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Walnut Grove · Structure no. 000000029700440

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Hill Ch Rd. over Little Haynes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Center Hill Ch Rd. over Little Haynes Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,180 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCenter Hill Ch Rd.
CrossesLittle Haynes Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Walnut Grove
RouteCounty Highway 1417
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76664, -83.90477
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,390 (2024)
Projected traffic6,180 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Hill Ch Rd. over Little Haynes Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Hill Ch Rd. over Little Haynes Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Center Hill Ch Rd. over Little Haynes Creek carry?

About 5,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Hill Ch Rd. over Little Haynes Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Center Hill Ch Rd. over Little Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.