US Bridges

Melton Road over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · App 2 Miles Southwest of · Structure no. 000000032150460

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melton Road over Town Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melton Road over Town Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMelton Road
CrossesTown Creek
LocationApp 2 Miles Southwest of
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyWorth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.48596, -83.80608
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melton Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melton Road over Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does Melton Road over Town Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Melton Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Melton Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.