Indian Hill Road over Falling Creek
FairPosted for loadElbert County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550130
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Hill Road over Falling Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Indian Hill Road over Falling Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indian Hill Road over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indian Hill Road over Falling 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Indian Hill Road over Falling Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Indian Hill Road over Falling Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Hill Road over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.