Folsom-Glade RD over Ballard Creek
FairPosted for loadBartow County, Georgia · 0.7 MI E of Folsom · Structure no. 000000001550710
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Folsom-Glade RD over Ballard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Folsom-Glade RD over Ballard Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Folsom-Glade RD over Ballard Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Folsom-Glade RD over Ballard 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Folsom-Glade RD over Ballard Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Folsom-Glade RD over Ballard Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Folsom-Glade RD over Ballard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.