US Bridges

SR8 SR10L US29 over East Fork Trail Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.2 MI E of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900460

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8 SR10L US29 over East Fork Trail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR8 SR10L US29 over East Fork Trail Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 23,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,025 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR8 SR10L US29
CrossesEast Fork Trail Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Athens Sq
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96539, -83.35342
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic23,350 (2024)
Projected traffic35,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR8 SR10L US29 over East Fork Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR8 SR10L US29 over East Fork Trail 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR8 SR10L US29 over East Fork Trail Creek carry?

About 23,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR8 SR10L US29 over East Fork Trail Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR8 SR10L US29 over East Fork Trail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.