US Bridges

Dutch Ford Road over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Candler County, Georgia · 8.8 MI SE of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300420

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Ford Road over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Dutch Ford Road over Ten Mile Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Ford Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location8.8 MI SE of Metter
RouteCounty Highway 2242
CountyCandler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.31226, -81.95104
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks24%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutch Ford Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Ford Road over Ten Mile 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 Dutch Ford Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Ford Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Ford Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.