US Bridges

SR 72 (ebl) over Dove Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010500050

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 72 (ebl) over Dove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 72 (ebl) over Dove Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5 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 4,840 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 72 (ebl)
CrossesDove Creek
Location6 MI SW of Elberton
RouteState Highway 72
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07539, -82.96597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,840 (2024)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 72 (ebl) over Dove Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 72 (ebl) over Dove 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 72 (ebl) over Dove Creek carry?

About 4,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 72 (ebl) over Dove Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 72 (ebl) over Dove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.