US Bridges

SR8 SR10L US29 over West Fork Trail Creek

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NE of Athens Sq. · Structure no. 000000005900860

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8 SR10L US29 over West Fork Trail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR8 SR10L US29 over West Fork Trail Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 23,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,025 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR8 SR10L US29
CrossesWest Fork Trail Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of Athens Sq.
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97701, -83.35346
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Fork Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR8 SR10L US29 over West Fork Trail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.