Bodie Rayle over Falling Creek
FairPosted for loadElbert County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550170
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bodie Rayle over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bodie Rayle over Falling Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bodie Rayle over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Bodie Rayle 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 Bodie Rayle over Falling Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bodie Rayle over Falling Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bodie Rayle over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.