Wax Road over Spring Creek
FairPosted for loadFloyd County, Georgia · 9.5 MI SE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550550
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wax Road over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wax Road over Spring Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 89 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Wax Road over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Wax Road over Spring 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 Wax Road over Spring Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wax Road over Spring Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Wax Road over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.