US Bridges

Griff Johnson Road over East Fork Little River

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 13.6 MI SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550580

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griff Johnson Road over East Fork Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Griff Johnson Road over East Fork Little River in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesGriff Johnson Road
CrossesEast Fork Little River
Location13.6 MI SW of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 391
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63774, -85.50674
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griff Johnson Road over East Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griff Johnson Road over East Fork Little River 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 Griff Johnson Road over East Fork Little River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Griff Johnson Road over East Fork Little River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Griff Johnson Road over East Fork Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.