US Bridges

Gardi Road over Little Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 11 MI E of Screven · Structure no. 000000030500350

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardi Road over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gardi Road over Little Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesGardi Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location11 MI E of Screven
RouteCounty Highway 1920
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49148, -81.84738
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardi Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardi Road over Little 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 Gardi Road over Little Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gardi Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gardi Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.