US Bridges

Haywood Valley RD over Ruff Creek

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 1.3 MI E of Subligna · Structure no. 000000005550790

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haywood Valley RD over Ruff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haywood Valley RD over Ruff Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHaywood Valley RD
CrossesRuff Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Subligna
RouteCounty Highway 326
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55691, -85.16534
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$539,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haywood Valley RD over Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haywood Valley 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 Haywood Valley RD over Ruff Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haywood Valley RD over Ruff Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Haywood Valley RD over Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.