Steel Road over Heads Creek
FairSpalding County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550030
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steel Road over Heads Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Steel Road over Heads Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steel Road over Heads Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steel Road over Heads 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Steel Road over Heads Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Steel Road over Heads Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Steel Road over Heads Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.