South Melvin Road over Horsehead Crk Trib
FairPosted for loadMacon County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019350290
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Melvin Road over Horsehead Crk Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying South Melvin Road over Horsehead Crk Trib in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Melvin Road over Horsehead Crk Trib built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Melvin Road over Horsehead Crk Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does South Melvin Road over Horsehead Crk Trib carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Melvin Road over Horsehead Crk Trib?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns South Melvin Road over Horsehead Crk Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.