US Bridges

Walter Griffis Roa over Goose Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Odum · Structure no. 000000030550580

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walter Griffis Roa over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walter Griffis Roa over Goose Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWalter Griffis Roa
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1 MI N of Odum
RouteCounty Highway 1922
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.6906, -81.99447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2031
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walter Griffis Roa over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walter Griffis Roa over Goose 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 Walter Griffis Roa over Goose Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walter Griffis Roa over Goose Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walter Griffis Roa over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.