Old River Road over Mt. Hope Creek
FairFloyd County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Coosa · Structure no. 000000011550410
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River Road over Mt. Hope Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over Mt. Hope Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old River Road over Mt. Hope Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Old River Road over Mt. Hope 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old River Road over Mt. Hope Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old River Road over Mt. Hope Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old River Road over Mt. Hope Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.