Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 8.9 MI N of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550340
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 102 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Straight Cut Road over Crawfish 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.