Fernside Drive over Wards Creek
PoorPosted for loadStephens County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025750110
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,990
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fernside Drive over Wards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fernside Drive over Wards Creek in Stephens 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fernside Drive over Wards Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fernside Drive over Wards Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Fernside Drive over Wards Creek carry?
About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fernside Drive over Wards Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fernside Drive over Wards Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.