US Bridges

Shurley Road over Taylors Creek

Fair

Warren County, Georgia · 3.6 MI SE of Warrenton · Structure no. 000000030150160

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shurley Road over Taylors Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shurley Road over Taylors Creek in Warren 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 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShurley Road
CrossesTaylors Creek
Location3.6 MI SE of Warrenton
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyWarren County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.36365, -82.62699
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shurley Road over Taylors Creek built?

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

What condition is Shurley Road over Taylors 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Shurley Road over Taylors Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shurley Road over Taylors Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Shurley Road over Taylors Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.