Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadOglethorpe County, Georgia · 12.2 MI E of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150080
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.