US Bridges

Ishman-Ballard RD over Mountain Creek Trib

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751170

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ishman-Ballard RD over Mountain Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ishman-Ballard RD over Mountain Creek Trib in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIshman-Ballard RD
CrossesMountain Creek Trib
Location2 MI W of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 270
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37969, -84.85066
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ishman-Ballard RD over Mountain Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ishman-Ballard RD over Mountain Creek Trib 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 Ishman-Ballard RD over Mountain Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Ishman-Ballard RD over Mountain Creek Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ishman-Ballard RD over Mountain Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.