US Bridges

Buck Crk Ch Road over Buck Creek

Fair

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI SE of Ellenton · Structure no. 000000007151350

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Crk Ch Road over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buck Crk Ch Road over Buck Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBuck Crk Ch Road
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationApp 1.5 MI SE of Ellenton
RouteCounty Highway 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.16784, -83.56682
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Crk Ch Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Crk Ch Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Crk Ch Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buck Crk Ch Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Buck Crk Ch Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.