Mt.Carmel Ch. Rd. over Buck Creek
FairWheeler County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Alamo · Structure no. 000000030950050
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt.Carmel Ch. Rd. over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt.Carmel Ch. Rd. over Buck Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Mt.Carmel Ch. Rd. over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt.Carmel Ch. Rd. over Buck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mt.Carmel Ch. Rd. over Buck Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mt.Carmel Ch. Rd. over Buck Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Mt.Carmel Ch. Rd. over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.