US Bridges

Stage Coach Road over Barnetts Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 9.4 Miles Northeast · Structure no. 000000013151090

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage Coach Road over Barnetts Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stage Coach Road over Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStage Coach Road
CrossesBarnetts Creek
LocationApp 9.4 Miles Northeast
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.0072, -84.12973
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$32.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stage Coach Road over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stage Coach Road over 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 Stage Coach Road over Barnetts Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Stage Coach Road over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stage Coach Road over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.