US Bridges

Minton Road over Horse Creek

Fair

Worth County, Georgia · 9 Miles South of Sylveste · Structure no. 000000032150500

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minton Road over Horse Creek is a steel culvert carrying Minton Road over Horse Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinton Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location9 Miles South of Sylveste
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyWorth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3977, -83.80533
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minton Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minton Road over Horse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Minton Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Minton Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Minton Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.