US Bridges

Collins Road over Tired Creek

GoodPosted for load

Grady County, Georgia · App 2 MI W of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013100500

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Road over Tired Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Collins Road over Tired Creek in Grady 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCollins Road
CrossesTired Creek
LocationApp 2 MI W of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 1202
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.86513, -84.26341
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Road over Tired Creek built?

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

What condition is Collins 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Collins Road over Tired Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collins Road over Tired Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Road over Tired Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.