US Bridges

Andrew Bailey Road over Shoal Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 6.3 MI N of Sharpburg · Structure no. 000000007751270

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrew Bailey Road over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Andrew Bailey Road over Shoal Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAndrew Bailey Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location6.3 MI N of Sharpburg
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41685, -84.65291
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Andrew Bailey Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrew Bailey Road over Shoal 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 Andrew Bailey Road over Shoal Creek carry?

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

How long is Andrew Bailey Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Andrew Bailey Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.