US Bridges

W.B. Parks Road over Johns Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · App 8.5 Miles Southeast O · Structure no. 000000032150190

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.B. Parks Road over Johns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W.B. Parks Road over Johns Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% 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 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW.B. Parks Road
CrossesJohns Creek
LocationApp 8.5 Miles Southeast O
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.41274, -83.65298
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.B. Parks Road over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.B. Parks Road over Johns 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 W.B. Parks Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W.B. Parks Road over Johns Creek?

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

Who owns W.B. Parks Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.