Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek

Poor Condition88 years old290 vehicles/day

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyFloyd
Location2.3 Mi W Of Shannon
CarriesBells Ferry Road
CrossesWoodward Creek
Coordinates34.34349, -85.11041

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Max Span34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Width28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Area182.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 1969)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic290 (2024)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000011500780

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