US Bridges

Evans Road over Little River Trib

GoodPosted for load

Wilkes County, Georgia · 7.2 MI S of Washington · Structure no. 000000031750380

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Road over Little River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evans Road over Little River Trib in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 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 75 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEvans Road
CrossesLittle River Trib
Location7.2 MI S of Washington
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63526, -82.75137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evans Road over Little River Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Evans Road over Little River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Evans Road over Little River Trib carry?

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

How long is Evans Road over Little River Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Road over Little River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.