Firecracker Road over Reedy Creek
GoodIrwin County, Georgia · 5.3 MI S of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550040
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firecracker Road over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Firecracker Road over Reedy Creek in Irwin 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.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firecracker Road over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firecracker Road over Reedy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Firecracker Road over Reedy Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Firecracker Road over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Firecracker Road over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.