US Bridges

Horse Creek Road over Bryants Mill Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App. 2.2 Miles East of C · Structure no. 000000013151010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Creek Road over Bryants Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Horse Creek Road over Bryants Mill Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHorse Creek Road
CrossesBryants Mill Creek
LocationApp. 2.2 Miles East of C
RouteCounty Highway 224
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.7223, -84.31285
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Creek Road over Bryants Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Creek Road over Bryants Mill 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 Horse Creek Road over Bryants Mill Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horse Creek Road over Bryants Mill Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Creek Road over Bryants Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.