US Bridges

Ash Road over Dry Creek

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · 2.8 Mi. NE of Iron City · Structure no. 000000025350260

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Road over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ash Road over Dry Creek in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAsh Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.8 Mi. NE of Iron City
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.0367, -84.77405
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Road over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ash Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ash Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.