US Bridges

CR 70 over Carter Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Cuthbert · Structure no. 000000024350130

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Carter Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 70 over Carter Creek in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 70
CrossesCarter Creek
Location7 MI SE of Cuthbert
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.67388, -84.76004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Carter 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Carter Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 70 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.