Covered Bridge RD over Red Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019950460
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 393 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Red Oak Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge RD over Red Oak Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge RD over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Red Oak Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.