US Bridges

Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Smarr · Structure no. 000000020750110

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesReedy Creek Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location2 MI SW of Smarr
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.96442, -83.9021
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reedy Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.