US Bridges

Epehsus Road over Ty Ty Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of Sumner · Structure no. 000000032150140

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epehsus Road over Ty Ty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Epehsus Road over Ty Ty Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEpehsus Road
CrossesTy Ty Creek
LocationApp 2 MI N of Sumner
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54941, -83.72921
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Epehsus Road over Ty Ty Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epehsus Road over Ty Ty 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Epehsus Road over Ty Ty Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Epehsus Road over Ty Ty Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Epehsus Road over Ty Ty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.