US Bridges

Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fannin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Mccaysville · Structure no. 000000011100390

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMadola Road
CrossesFightingtown Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Mccaysville
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94324, -84.42696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.