Paddy Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib
GoodCandler County, Georgia · 9.2 MI N of Metter · Structure no. 000000004350100
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paddy Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Paddy Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 Paddy Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paddy Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Paddy Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Paddy Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Paddy Ford Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.