River Road over Falling Creek
GoodElbert County, Georgia · 8.5 MI S of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550500
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Falling Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Falling Creek in Elbert 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 River Road over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Falling 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Falling Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Falling Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.