Old Ridgeway Road over Beach Creek
Haralson County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old Ridgeway Road over Beach Creek in Haralson County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 350 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 30 of the 93 inventoried bridges in Haralson County rated fair (32.3%); 3 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 61 ft |
| Location | 4 Mi E of Tallapoosa |
| NBI structure number | 000000014350050 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Haralson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-20 (wbl) over SR 100 | 1976 | 80,400 | Good |
| I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek Trib. | 1976 | 77,600 | Fair |
| I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek | 1976 | 77,600 | Fair |
| I-20 (wbl) over Walker Creek | 1976 | 66,300 | Good |
| I-20 (ebl) over SR 100 | 1976 | 42,700 | Good |
| I-20 (ebl) over Walker Creek Trib | 1976 | 42,700 | Fair |
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