US Bridges

Cloverdale Road over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Dade County, Georgia · 10.5 MI S of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008350030

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloverdale Road over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cloverdale Road over Dry Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCloverdale Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location10.5 MI S of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71824, -85.52787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cloverdale Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cloverdale Road over Dry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cloverdale Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cloverdale Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cloverdale Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.