US Bridges

Giles Road over Spring Creek

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 3.8MI NW of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550870

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giles Road over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giles Road over Spring Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGiles Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.8MI NW of Trion
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.58179, -85.36022
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Giles Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giles Road over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Giles Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Giles Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Giles Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.