Nelms Road over Dry Creek
GoodDougherty County, Georgia · App 7.4 MI E of JCT SR 3 · Structure no. 000000009500770
- 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 is a concrete tee beam carrying Nelms Road over Dry Creek 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 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelms Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelms Road over Dry 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nelms Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nelms Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Nelms Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.