US Bridges

Ramhurst Road over Holly Creek

FairPosted for load

Murray County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300040

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramhurst Road over Holly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramhurst Road over Holly Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamhurst Road
CrossesHolly Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 2860
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71672, -84.77028
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramhurst Road over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramhurst Road over Holly 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramhurst Road over Holly Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramhurst Road over Holly Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramhurst Road over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.