US Bridges

Strange Road over Nails Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 7.4 MI W of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951040

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strange Road over Nails Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strange Road over Nails Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStrange Road
CrossesNails Creek
Location7.4 MI W of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 316
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3522, -83.36261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strange Road over Nails Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strange Road over Nails Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Strange Road over Nails Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Strange Road over Nails Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Strange Road over Nails Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.