US Bridges

Emit Grove Road over Lower Black Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003150240

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emit Grove Road over Lower Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Emit Grove Road over Lower Black Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEmit Grove Road
CrossesLower Black Creek
Location4 MI SW of Brooklet
RouteCounty Highway 323
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.34603, -81.72104
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emit Grove Road over Lower Black Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emit Grove Road over Lower Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Emit Grove Road over Lower Black Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Emit Grove Road over Lower Black Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Emit Grove Road over Lower Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.