Buck Gardner Rd. over Alpine Creek
FairPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Menlo · Structure no. 000000005550260
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Gardner Rd. over Alpine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Gardner Rd. over Alpine Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Gardner Rd. over Alpine Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Gardner Rd. over Alpine 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Gardner Rd. over Alpine Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Buck Gardner Rd. over Alpine Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Gardner Rd. over Alpine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.