US Bridges

Rutland Bridge RD over New River

FairPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 4MI NE of Lenox · Structure no. 000000007550340

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutland Bridge RD over New River is a concrete slab carrying Rutland Bridge RD over New River in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRutland Bridge RD
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 4MI NE of Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyCook County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32978, -83.43726
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutland Bridge RD over New River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutland Bridge RD over New 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rutland Bridge RD over New River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rutland Bridge RD over New River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rutland Bridge RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.