Martin-Cemetery RD over Buffalo Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004550050
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin-Cemetery RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin-Cemetery RD over Buffalo Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Martin-Cemetery RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin-Cemetery RD over Buffalo 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Martin-Cemetery RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Martin-Cemetery RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Martin-Cemetery RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.