US Bridges

Old Alabama Road over Ward Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.7 Miles S of Cartersvil · Structure no. 000000001551610

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alabama Road over Ward Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Alabama Road over Ward 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,820 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Alabama Road
CrossesWard Creek
Location3.7 Miles S of Cartersvil
RouteCounty Highway 927
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11616, -84.81299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,820 (2024)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Alabama Road over Ward Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Alabama Road over Ward 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 Ward Creek carry?

About 6,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old Alabama Road over Ward Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alabama Road over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.