US Bridges

Corinth Road over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 1.9 MI SE of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550100

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corinth Road over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Corinth Road over Dry Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 105 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 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCorinth Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.9 MI SE of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68534, -85.25799
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corinth Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Corinth Road over Dry 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 Corinth Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Corinth 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns Corinth Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.