US Bridges

Nelms Road over Dry Creek Overflow

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · App 10 MI SE of Albany · Structure no. 000000009500760

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelms Road over Dry Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Nelms Road over Dry Creek Overflow in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNelms Road
CrossesDry Creek Overflow
LocationApp 10 MI SE of Albany
RouteCounty Highway 2739
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46178, -84.0018
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelms Road over Dry Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelms Road over Dry Creek Overflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nelms Road over Dry Creek Overflow carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nelms Road over Dry Creek Overflow?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nelms Road over Dry Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.