Salem Road over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · Just West of Rossville · Structure no. 000000029500400
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Road over Dry Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Salem Road over Dry Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 95 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Salem Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Salem Road over Dry 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Salem Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salem Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.