Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek
GoodPosted for loadThomas County, Georgia · 4 Miles South of Thomasvi · Structure no. 000000027500200
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,983
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Metcalf Road over Wards 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek carry?
About 4,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Metcalf Road over Wards Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.