US Bridges

SR 51 over Grove Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 7 MI W of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150670

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 51 over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 51
CrossesGrove Creek
Location7 MI W of Homer
RouteState Highway 51
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37125, -83.61056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2024)
Projected traffic3,525 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 over Grove 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 51 over Grove Creek carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 51 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.