US Bridges

Fox Bridge Road over Holly Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 5.4 MI S of Spring Place · Structure no. 000000021300370

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Bridge Road over Holly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fox Bridge Road over Holly Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Bridge Road
CrossesHolly Creek
Location5.4 MI S of Spring Place
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68128, -84.83979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Bridge Road over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Bridge 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 Fox Bridge Road over Holly Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fox Bridge Road over Holly Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Bridge Road over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.