US Bridges

Nunnally Shoals RD over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Walton County, Georgia · 2.7 MI S of Good Hope · Structure no. 000000029750770

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nunnally Shoals RD over Little Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nunnally Shoals RD over Little Sandy 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNunnally Shoals RD
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location2.7 MI S of Good Hope
RouteCounty Highway 249
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74653, -83.606
Functional classRural Local

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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nunnally Shoals RD over Little Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Nunnally Shoals RD over Little Sandy 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 Nunnally Shoals RD over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nunnally Shoals RD over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Nunnally Shoals RD over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.