US Bridges

SR 51 over Webb Creek

Fair

Banks County, Georgia · At East Homer Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000001100080

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Webb Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 over Webb Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51
CrossesWebb Creek
LocationAt East Homer Cty Lmt
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34561, -83.47306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 over Webb 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 51 over Webb Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Webb Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.