US Bridges

C.E. Mcgluan Road over Dry Creek

Good

Webster County, Georgia · 9.8 MI NW of Preston · Structure no. 000000030750040

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.E. Mcgluan Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.E. Mcgluan Road over Dry Creek in Webster 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC.E. Mcgluan Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location9.8 MI NW of Preston
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.17837, -84.59649
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.E. Mcgluan Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.E. Mcgluan Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does C.E. Mcgluan Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.E. Mcgluan Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C.E. Mcgluan Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.