US Bridges

Bagaza Road over Big Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950500

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagaza Road over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bagaza Road over Big Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBagaza Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location6 MI E of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 139
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.14679, -82.25122
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic75 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bagaza Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bagaza Road over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bagaza Road over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bagaza Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bagaza Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.