Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 7.3 MI N of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550350
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 106 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 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Straight Cut Road over Crawfish 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 Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.