SR 77 over Coldwater Creek
FairElbert County, Georgia · 9.5 MI N of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010500120
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 77 over Coldwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 77 over Coldwater Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 4,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,310 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 77 over Coldwater Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SR 77 over Coldwater 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 77 over Coldwater Creek carry?
About 4,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 77 over Coldwater Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 77 over Coldwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.