US Bridges

Bold Spring Road over W Branch Barnetts Creek

GoodPosted for load

Grady County, Georgia · App 7.5 MI NE of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013150820

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bold Spring Road over W Branch Barnetts Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bold Spring Road over W Branch Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBold Spring Road
CrossesW Branch Barnetts Creek
LocationApp 7.5 MI NE of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 324
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93505, -84.10147
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bold Spring Road over W Branch Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bold Spring Road over W Branch Barnetts 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 Bold Spring Road over W Branch Barnetts Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bold Spring Road over W Branch Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bold Spring Road over W Branch Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.