Grady Cleveland RD over Falling Creek
FairPosted for loadElbert County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550160
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grady Cleveland RD over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grady Cleveland RD over Falling Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grady Cleveland RD over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Grady Cleveland RD 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 Grady Cleveland RD over Falling Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Grady Cleveland RD over Falling Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Grady Cleveland RD over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.