US Bridges

Bethesda Ch Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Roopville · Structure no. 000000004550080

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethesda Ch Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethesda Ch Road over Buffalo Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBethesda Ch Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Roopville
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50511, -85.14296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethesda Ch Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethesda Ch Road over Buffalo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bethesda Ch Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethesda Ch Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bethesda Ch Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.