US Bridges

Godfrey Road over Glady Creek

GoodPosted for load

Putnam County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700140

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godfrey Road over Glady Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Godfrey Road over Glady Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGodfrey Road
CrossesGlady Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 776
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.35656, -83.43926
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Godfrey Road over Glady Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godfrey Road over Glady Creek 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 Godfrey Road over Glady Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Godfrey Road over Glady Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Godfrey Road over Glady Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.