Rowland Road over Garrett Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004550170
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rowland Road over Garrett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rowland Road over Garrett 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rowland Road over Garrett Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rowland Road over Garrett 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rowland Road over Garrett Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rowland Road over Garrett Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rowland Road over Garrett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.