US Bridges

Centerville Road over Dry Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilkes County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Rayle · Structure no. 000000031700240

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville Road over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Centerville Road over Dry Fork Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCenterville Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Rayle
RouteCounty Highway 2164
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84271, -82.94684
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville Road over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville Road over Dry Fork 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 Centerville Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centerville Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.