US Bridges

Fire Tower Road over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 8.6 MI North of Surrency · Structure no. 000000000150410

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire Tower Road over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fire Tower Road over Ten Mile Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFire Tower Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location8.6 MI North of Surrency
RouteCounty Highway 338
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.84814, -82.17015
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fire Tower Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire Tower Road over Ten Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fire Tower Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fire Tower Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Tower Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.