Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib.
PoorPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · In NE Berryton · Structure no. 000000005500420
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib. in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib. built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib. 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib. carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib.?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek Trib.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.