US Bridges

East Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chattooga County, Georgia · 1 MI NE of Subligna · Structure no. 000000005500320

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEast Armuchee RD
CrossesRuff Creek
Location1 MI NE of Subligna
RouteCounty Highway 1028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.5643, -85.17341
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$932,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Armuchee RD over Ruff 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.