US Bridges

Old Alabama Road over Ryle Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 4 Miles SW of Cartersvill · Structure no. 000000001551600

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alabama Road over Ryle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Alabama Road over Ryle Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2037. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Alabama Road
CrossesRyle Creek
Location4 Miles SW of Cartersvill
RouteCounty Highway 927
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11628, -84.83533
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2024)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Alabama Road over Ryle Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Alabama Road over Ryle 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 August 2024.

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

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old Alabama Road over Ryle Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alabama Road over Ryle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.