US Bridges

Tom Terry Road over Holly Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350060

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Terry Road over Holly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Terry Road over Holly Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTom Terry Road
CrossesHolly Creek
Location3.7 MI NE of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81169, -84.73541
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Terry Road over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Terry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Terry Road over Holly Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tom Terry Road over Holly Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Terry Road over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.