US Bridges

Radium Springs Roa over Dry Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · App 8.5 Miles South of Al · Structure no. 000000009500010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radium Springs Roa over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Radium Springs Roa over Dry Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRadium Springs Roa
CrossesDry Creek
LocationApp 8.5 Miles South of Al
RouteCounty Highway 1790
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45151, -84.13506
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radium Springs Roa over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radium Springs Roa over Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Radium Springs Roa over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Radium Springs Roa over Dry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Radium Springs Roa over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.