US Bridges

Shattack Ford RD over West Armuchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 9 MI SE of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550050

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shattack Ford RD over West Armuchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shattack Ford RD over West Armuchee Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShattack Ford RD
CrossesWest Armuchee Creek
Location9 MI SE of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63774, -85.17697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic15 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$486,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shattack Ford RD over West Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shattack Ford RD over West 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 Shattack Ford RD over West Armuchee Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shattack Ford RD over West Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shattack Ford RD over West Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.