US Bridges

Mt Olivet Church R over Joiner Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Alamo · Structure no. 000000030950370

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olivet Church R over Joiner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mt Olivet Church R over Joiner Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Olivet Church R
CrossesJoiner Creek
Location8 MI W of Alamo
RouteCounty Highway 576
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13611, -82.91644
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic435 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$16 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Olivet Church R over Joiner Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Olivet Church R over Joiner 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Olivet Church R over Joiner Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Olivet Church R over Joiner Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Olivet Church R over Joiner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.