US Bridges

Old Alabama Road over Euharlee Creek

FairPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Stilesboro · Structure no. 000000001550030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alabama Road over Euharlee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Alabama Road over Euharlee Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Alabama Road
CrossesEuharlee Creek
Location2 MI W of Stilesboro
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10844, -84.95045
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Alabama Road over Euharlee Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Alabama Road over Euharlee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Alabama Road over Euharlee Creek carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Alabama Road over Euharlee Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alabama Road over Euharlee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.