US Bridges

Welbon Hill Road over Clark Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilkes County, Georgia · 4.7 MI W of Tignall · Structure no. 000000031750170

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welbon Hill Road over Clark Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welbon Hill Road over Clark Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWelbon Hill Road
CrossesClark Creek
Location4.7 MI W of Tignall
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyWilkes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87777, -82.81406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welbon Hill Road over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Welbon Hill Road over Clark 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Welbon Hill Road over Clark Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Welbon Hill Road over Clark Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Welbon Hill Road over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.