US Bridges

Crawford Creek RD over Crawford Creek

FairPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Pine Mtn. · Structure no. 000000019950210

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Creek RD over Crawford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Creek RD over Crawford Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrawford Creek RD
CrossesCrawford Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Pine Mtn.
RouteCounty Highway 108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89252, -84.8406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Creek RD over Crawford Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Crawford Creek RD over Crawford Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Crawford Creek RD over Crawford Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Creek RD over Crawford Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Creek RD over Crawford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.