Everett Road over Simpson Creek
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Georgia · 1.5 MI S of Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023350230
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Everett Road over Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Everett Road over Simpson Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 5 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Everett Road over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Everett Road over Simpson 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 Everett Road over Simpson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Everett Road over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Everett Road over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.