US Bridges

Covered Bridge Rd. over Euharlee Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · In Euharlee · Structure no. 000000001550020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge Rd. over Euharlee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge Rd. over Euharlee Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,300 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge Rd.
CrossesEuharlee Creek
LocationIn Euharlee
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1434, -84.931
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2024)
Projected traffic21,300 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Bridge Rd. over Euharlee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge Rd. over Euharlee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge Rd. over Euharlee Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge Rd. over Euharlee Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge Rd. over Euharlee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.