Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib
PoorPosted for loadHarris County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Waverly Hall · Structure no. 000000014550230
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.