US Bridges

Madola Road over Higdon Creek

FairPosted for load

Fannin County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Mccaysville · Structure no. 000000011100400

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madola Road over Higdon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madola Road over Higdon 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesMadola Road
CrossesHigdon Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Mccaysville
RouteCounty Highway 1007
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94248, -84.4305
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2024)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madola Road over Higdon Creek built?

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

What condition is Madola Road over Higdon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Madola Road over Higdon Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madola Road over Higdon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Madola Road over Higdon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.