US Bridges

Cotton Ave. over Warrior Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · In Poulan · Structure no. 000000032150870

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Ave. over Warrior Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cotton Ave. over Warrior Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCotton Ave.
CrossesWarrior Creek
LocationIn Poulan
RouteCounty Highway 663
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50861, -83.79018
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotton Ave. over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotton Ave. over Warrior 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 Cotton Ave. over Warrior Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cotton Ave. over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Ave. over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.