Ridgeway Road over Town Creek
GoodPosted for loadHeard County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014950410
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgeway Road over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ridgeway Road over Town Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Town Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridgeway Road over Town 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ridgeway Road over Town Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ridgeway Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgeway Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.