Bells Ferry Road over Little River
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Georgia · 4.7 MI W of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005700300
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Ferry Road over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bells Ferry Road over Little River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,765 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Ferry Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bells Ferry Road over Little River 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 Bells Ferry Road over Little River carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bells Ferry Road over Little River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Ferry Road over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.