Ben Carter Road over Ten Mile Creek
FairAppling County, Georgia · 4.3 MI N of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000150240
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Carter Road over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ben Carter Road over Ten Mile Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 48 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Carter Road over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ben Carter Road over Ten Mile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ben Carter Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ben Carter Road over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ben Carter Road over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.