Gaston Road over Red Oak Creek
FairPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Gay · Structure no. 000000019950490
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gaston Road over Red Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gaston Road over Red Oak Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gaston Road over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gaston Road over Red Oak 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 Gaston Road over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gaston Road over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gaston Road over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.