US Bridges

Ealum Church Road over Falling Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Calhoun County, Georgia · 5.5 MI Nne of Morgan · Structure no. 000000003750160

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ealum Church Road over Falling Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ealum Church Road over Falling Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEalum Church Road
CrossesFalling Creek
Location5.5 MI Nne of Morgan
RouteCounty Highway 149
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61601, -84.56657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ealum Church Road over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ealum Church Road over Falling 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ealum Church Road over Falling Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ealum Church Road over Falling Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ealum Church Road over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.