US Bridges

Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Scotland · Structure no. 000000030950180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCamp Creek Road
CrossesCamp Creek
Location6 MI E of Scotland
RouteCounty Highway 115
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07807, -82.71563
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Creek Road over Camp 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 Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Camp Creek Road over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.