US Bridges

East Armuchee RD over East Armuchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 1.5 MI South of Villanow · Structure no. 000000029500390

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Armuchee RD over East Armuchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying East Armuchee RD over East Armuchee Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Armuchee RD
CrossesEast Armuchee Creek
Location1.5 MI South of Villanow
RouteCounty Highway 1028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.65188, -85.11806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Armuchee RD over East Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Armuchee RD over East Armuchee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does East Armuchee RD over East Armuchee Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Armuchee RD over East Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Armuchee RD over East Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.