US Bridges

SR 169 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · Wayne-Appling CO Line · Structure no. 000000030500250

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 169 over Five Mile Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 169
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationWayne-Appling CO Line
RouteState Highway 169
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.82553, -82.08136
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 over Five Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 169 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 169 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.