US Bridges

Carpenter Road over Coldwater Creek

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Ruckersville · Structure no. 000000010550910

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter Road over Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenter Road over Coldwater Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarpenter Road
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Ruckersville
RouteCounty Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22327, -82.83065
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$19.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter Road over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter Road over Coldwater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Carpenter Road over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter Road over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter Road over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.