Cheatham Road over Griffin Reservoir
FairPosted for loadSpalding County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550340
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheatham Road over Griffin Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheatham Road over Griffin Reservoir in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheatham Road over Griffin Reservoir built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheatham Road over Griffin Reservoir 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 Cheatham Road over Griffin Reservoir carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cheatham Road over Griffin Reservoir?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cheatham Road over Griffin Reservoir?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.