US Bridges

Trail Creek Street over Trail Creek

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.3 MI NE of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005950410

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,094
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trail Creek Street over Trail Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Trail Creek Street over Trail Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrail Creek Street
CrossesTrail Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of Athens Sq
RouteCounty Highway 1076
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9644, -83.35575
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2024)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trail Creek Street over Trail Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trail Creek Street over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trail Creek Street over Trail Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trail Creek Street over Trail Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Trail Creek Street over Trail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.