Caldwell Br Road over Birch Creek
FairPosted for loadPike County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Concord · Structure no. 000000023150090
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caldwell Br Road over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caldwell Br Road over Birch Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Caldwell Br Road over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caldwell Br Road over Birch 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 Caldwell Br Road over Birch Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Caldwell Br Road over Birch Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Caldwell Br Road over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.