US Bridges

Careytown Road over Nails Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 5.4 MI SW of Franklin Spr · Structure no. 000000011950370

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Careytown Road over Nails Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Careytown Road over Nails Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCareytown Road
CrossesNails Creek
Location5.4 MI SW of Franklin Spr
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25434, -83.23412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Careytown Road over Nails Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Careytown Road over Nails 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Careytown Road over Nails Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Careytown Road over Nails Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Careytown Road over Nails Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.