Massey RD over Shinbone Creek
FairPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 0.8 MI NW of Menlo · Structure no. 000000005550370
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Massey RD over Shinbone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Massey RD over Shinbone Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Massey RD over Shinbone Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Massey RD over Shinbone 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 Massey RD over Shinbone Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Massey RD over Shinbone Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Massey RD over Shinbone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.