Coldwater Road over Little Coldwater Creek
FairElbert County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NW of Ruckersville · Structure no. 000000010550440
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coldwater Road over Little Coldwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldwater Road over Little Coldwater Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Coldwater Road over Little Coldwater Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coldwater Road over Little Coldwater 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Coldwater Road over Little Coldwater Creek carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Coldwater Road over Little Coldwater Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Coldwater Road over Little Coldwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.