Plainville Road over Woodward Creek
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500770
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plainville Road over Woodward Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plainville Road over Woodward Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Plainville Road over Woodward Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plainville Road over Woodward 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 Plainville Road over Woodward Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Plainville Road over Woodward Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Plainville Road over Woodward Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.