US Bridges

Old Trion HWY over Dry Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 4.4 MI South of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029551180

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Trion HWY over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Trion HWY over Dry Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Trion HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.4 MI South of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 1358
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.64137, -85.28687
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Trion HWY over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Trion HWY over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Trion HWY over Dry Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Trion HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Trion HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.