US Bridges

SR 368 over Carters Creek

Poor

Elbert County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010500160

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 368 over Carters Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 368 over Carters Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 368
CrossesCarters Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Elberton
RouteState Highway 368
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1601, -82.86245
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 368 over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 368 over Carters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 368 over Carters Creek carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 368 over Carters Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 368 over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.