US Bridges

West Hightower Trl over Gibbs Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · NW Social Circle · Structure no. 000000029750720

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Hightower Trl over Gibbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Hightower Trl over Gibbs Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Hightower Trl
CrossesGibbs Creek
LocationNW Social Circle
RouteCounty Highway 1051
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67737, -83.72975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2024)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Hightower Trl over Gibbs Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Hightower Trl over Gibbs 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Hightower Trl over Gibbs Creek carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Hightower Trl over Gibbs Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns West Hightower Trl over Gibbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.