Twin Bridges Road over Bear Creek
FairPutnam County, Georgia · 8.5 MI S of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750110
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,770
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twin Bridges Road over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin Bridges Road over Bear Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,985 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twin Bridges Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twin Bridges Road over Bear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Twin Bridges Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Twin Bridges Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Twin Bridges Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.