US Bridges

SR 46 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 0.6 MI SE of Pulaski · Structure no. 000000004300110

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Ten Mile Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of Pulaski
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38334, -81.95102
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2024)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Ten Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.