US Bridges

Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · Center of Berryton · Structure no. 000000005550940

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBack Berryton RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationCenter of Berryton
RouteCounty Highway 817
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45329, -85.38845
Functional classRural Major 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Back Berryton RD over Raccoon 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 Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Back Berryton RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.