Bald Eagle Road over Carlan Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950670
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bald Eagle Road over Carlan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bald Eagle Road over Carlan Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bald Eagle Road over Carlan Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bald Eagle Road over Carlan 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bald Eagle Road over Carlan Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bald Eagle Road over Carlan Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bald Eagle Road over Carlan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.