Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee Creek
PoorPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Subligna · Structure no. 000000005550150
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Dry CR Valley RD over East Armuchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.