Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Georgia · 2.3 MI W of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500780
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 87 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Bells Ferry 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 Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.