US Bridges

Spring Flats Road over Piney Woods Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 5 Miles West of Sylvester · Structure no. 000000032100460

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Flats Road over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Flats Road over Piney Woods Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSpring Flats Road
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location5 Miles West of Sylvester
RouteCounty Highway 1635
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.51288, -83.91924
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Flats Road over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Spring Flats Road over Piney Woods 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 Spring Flats Road over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Flats Road over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Spring Flats Road over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.