US Bridges

Rainey Road over Trestle Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Temple · Structure no. 000000004551440

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rainey Road over Trestle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rainey Road over Trestle Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRainey Road
CrossesTrestle Creek
Location1 MI N of Temple
RouteCounty Highway 330
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75241, -85.0189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (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$205,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rainey Road over Trestle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rainey Road over Trestle 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 Rainey Road over Trestle Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rainey Road over Trestle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rainey Road over Trestle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.