US Bridges

Corinth Road over Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coweta County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007750640

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corinth Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corinth Road over Sandy Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCorinth Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2 MI E of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 261
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34308, -84.84135
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corinth Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corinth Road over Sandy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Corinth Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Corinth Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Corinth Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.