Shin Bone Ridge RD over Dry Creek
FairWalker County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550270
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shin Bone Ridge RD over Dry Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shin Bone Ridge RD over Dry Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shin Bone Ridge RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shin Bone Ridge RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Shin Bone Ridge RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shin Bone Ridge RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Shin Bone Ridge RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.