US Bridges

Bellamy Road over Nails Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Georgia · 7.8 MI W of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950600

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellamy Road over Nails Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellamy Road over Nails Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBellamy Road
CrossesNails Creek
Location7.8 MI W of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36004, -83.37217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellamy Road over Nails Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bellamy 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 Bellamy Road over Nails Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellamy Road over Nails Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bellamy Road over Nails Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.