Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004550270
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 50 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brickyard Road over Big Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.