US Bridges

Arcola Road over Lower Black Creek

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 8.5 MI S of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100910

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcola Road over Lower Black Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Arcola Road over Lower Black Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesArcola Road
CrossesLower Black Creek
Location8.5 MI S of Brooklet
RouteCounty Highway 1838
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.26015, -81.63748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arcola Road over Lower Black Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Arcola Road over Lower Black 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Arcola Road over Lower Black Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arcola Road over Lower Black Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Arcola Road over Lower Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.