Allen Road over Messiers Creek
FairPosted for loadCoweta County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Grantville · Structure no. 000000007750530
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allen Road over Messiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen Road over Messiers Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allen Road over Messiers Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Allen Road over Messiers Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Allen Road over Messiers Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Allen Road over Messiers Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Allen Road over Messiers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.