US Bridges

Cranford Road over Sofkee Creek

Fair

Grady County, Georgia · App 4.9 MI SW of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013150530

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranford Road over Sofkee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cranford Road over Sofkee Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCranford Road
CrossesSofkee Creek
LocationApp 4.9 MI SW of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80949, -84.23072
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranford Road over Sofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranford Road over Sofkee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cranford Road over Sofkee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cranford Road over Sofkee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cranford Road over Sofkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.