River Bend Road over Drowning Bear Creek
FairWhitfield County, Georgia · 3.6 MI SE of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300620
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Bend Road over Drowning Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Bend Road over Drowning Bear Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Bend Road over Drowning Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is River Bend Road over Drowning Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does River Bend Road over Drowning Bear Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is River Bend Road over Drowning Bear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns River Bend Road over Drowning Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.