US Bridges

Hadley Ferry Road over Tired Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 4 Miles East of Reno · Structure no. 000000013100440

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
336 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hadley Ferry Road over Tired Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hadley Ferry Road over Tired Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2031. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHadley Ferry Road
CrossesTired Creek
LocationApp 4 Miles East of Reno
RouteCounty Highway 515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.76404, -84.22925
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hadley Ferry Road over Tired Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hadley Ferry Road over Tired 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hadley Ferry Road over Tired Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hadley Ferry Road over Tired Creek?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hadley Ferry Road over Tired Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.