US Bridges

SR 18 over Little Commissioners Ck

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · City of Gordon · Structure no. 000000031900410

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Little Commissioners Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SR 18 over Little Commissioners Ck in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,075 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesLittle Commissioners Ck
LocationCity of Gordon
RouteState Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87531, -83.34064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2024)
Projected traffic6,075 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$336,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Little Commissioners Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Little Commissioners Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Little Commissioners Ck carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Little Commissioners Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 18 over Little Commissioners Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.