US Bridges

Ellenton-Omega RD over Buck Creek

Fair

Colquitt County, Georgia · App .5 MI N of Ellenton · Structure no. 000000007100670

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellenton-Omega RD over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ellenton-Omega RD over Buck Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEllenton-Omega RD
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationApp .5 MI N of Ellenton
RouteCounty Highway 1754
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.18572, -83.58589
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2024)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellenton-Omega RD over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellenton-Omega RD over Buck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ellenton-Omega RD over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellenton-Omega RD over Buck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ellenton-Omega RD over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.