US Bridges

Oscar Walton RD over Pistol Creek

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Danburg · Structure no. 000000031750200

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oscar Walton RD over Pistol Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oscar Walton RD over Pistol Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOscar Walton RD
CrossesPistol Creek
Location5 MI N of Danburg
RouteCounty Highway 128
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93378, -82.68599
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oscar Walton RD over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oscar Walton RD over Pistol 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 Oscar Walton RD over Pistol Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oscar Walton RD over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Oscar Walton RD over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.