US Bridges

Barton Road over Cox Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 8.1 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950790

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Road over Cox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Barton Road over Cox Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBarton Road
CrossesCox Creek
Location8.1 MI NW of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 475
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.28694, -82.46186
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Road over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Road over Cox 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Barton Road over Cox Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barton Road over Cox Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Road over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.