Godfrey Road over Big Indian Creek
FairPosted for loadPutnam County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700150
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Godfrey Road over Big Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Godfrey Road over Big Indian 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Godfrey Road over Big Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Godfrey Road over Big Indian 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Godfrey Road over Big Indian Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Godfrey Road over Big Indian Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Godfrey Road over Big Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.