Reed Pond Road over Poplar Spring Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitfield County, Georgia · 3.9 MI SW of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031350310
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 832
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reed Pond Road over Poplar Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reed Pond Road over Poplar Spring Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 84 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reed Pond Road over Poplar Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Reed Pond Road over Poplar Spring 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Reed Pond Road over Poplar Spring Creek carry?
About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Reed Pond Road over Poplar Spring Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Reed Pond Road over Poplar Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.