US Bridges

Ragsdale Road over Pine Creek-Lake Spillway

GoodPosted for load

Coweta County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Turin · Structure no. 000000007750290

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragsdale Road over Pine Creek-Lake Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ragsdale Road over Pine Creek-Lake Spillway in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRagsdale Road
CrossesPine Creek-Lake Spillway
Location2 MI W of Turin
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.315, -84.67837
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ragsdale Road over Pine Creek-Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragsdale Road over Pine Creek-Lake Spillway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ragsdale Road over Pine Creek-Lake Spillway carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ragsdale Road over Pine Creek-Lake Spillway?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ragsdale Road over Pine Creek-Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.