Dutch Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek
GoodPosted for loadCandler County, Georgia · 3.6 MI SE of Metter · Structure no. 000000004350030
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dutch Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2031. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutch Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dutch Ford Road over Fifteen Mile 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dutch Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dutch Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.