Heath Road over South Prong Creek
FairPosted for loadDooly County, Georgia · 3.8 MI E of Unadilla · Structure no. 000000009350280
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heath Road over South Prong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heath Road over South Prong Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heath Road over South Prong Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heath Road over South Prong 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Heath Road over South Prong Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Heath Road over South Prong Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Heath Road over South Prong Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.