West Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek
GoodPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 0.8 MI N of Subligna · Structure no. 000000005500340
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 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 West Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns West Armuchee RD over Ruff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.