US Bridges

Owenboro Road over House Creek Trib

Good

Wilcox County, Georgia · 6.6 MI SW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000031550180

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owenboro Road over House Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Owenboro Road over House Creek Trib in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOwenboro Road
CrossesHouse Creek Trib
Location6.6 MI SW of Abbeville
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.92553, -83.38757
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owenboro Road over House Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Owenboro Road over House Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Owenboro Road over House Creek Trib carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owenboro Road over House Creek Trib?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Owenboro Road over House Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.