US Bridges

Asbury Church Road over Cow Pen Creek

Fair

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Irwinton · Structure no. 000000031900390

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Asbury Church Road over Cow Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Asbury Church Road over Cow Pen Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAsbury Church Road
CrossesCow Pen Creek
Location4 MI W of Irwinton
RouteCounty Highway 2099
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79947, -83.2418
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Asbury Church Road over Cow Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Asbury Church Road over Cow Pen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Asbury Church Road over Cow Pen Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Asbury Church Road over Cow Pen Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Asbury Church Road over Cow Pen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.