US Bridges

Excelsior Curch RD over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 5 Miles South of Pulaski · Structure no. 000000004350210

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Curch RD over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Excelsior Curch RD over Ten Mile Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesExcelsior Curch RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location5 Miles South of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.31777, -81.96473
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Excelsior Curch RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior Curch RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Excelsior Curch RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Curch RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior Curch RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.