US Bridges

SR 71 over Wilson Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 3.8 MI N of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031350850

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 71 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 71 over Wilson Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,650 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

CarriesSR 71
CrossesWilson Creek
Location3.8 MI N of Varnell
RouteState Highway 71
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95005, -84.9405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,340 (2024)
Projected traffic10,650 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 71 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 71 over Wilson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 71 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 7,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 71 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 71 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.