Ruckersville RD over Coldwater Creek
FairElbert County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Ruckersville · Structure no. 000000010550570
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 406 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruckersville RD over Coldwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruckersville RD over Coldwater Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruckersville RD over Coldwater Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruckersville RD over 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 Ruckersville RD over Coldwater Creek carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ruckersville RD over Coldwater Creek?
The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ruckersville RD over Coldwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.