Bankhead Highway over Lake Carroll
GoodCarroll County, Georgia · In East Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004500670
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bankhead Highway over Lake Carroll is a concrete tee beam carrying Bankhead Highway over Lake Carroll in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 94 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,035 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bankhead Highway over Lake Carroll built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Bankhead Highway over Lake Carroll 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 Bankhead Highway over Lake Carroll carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bankhead Highway over Lake Carroll?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Bankhead Highway over Lake Carroll?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.