US Bridges

Grandview Road over Ward CR (lake Spillway)

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750320

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Road over Ward CR (lake Spillway) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grandview Road over Ward CR (lake Spillway) in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrandview Road
CrossesWard CR (lake Spillway)
Location3.5 MI NE of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyPickens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.50125, -84.39944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Road over Ward CR (lake Spillway) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandview Road over Ward CR (lake Spillway) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grandview Road over Ward CR (lake Spillway) carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Road over Ward CR (lake Spillway)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Road over Ward CR (lake Spillway)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.