US Bridges

SR 72 (wbl) over Dove Creek - CSX Rr.

Fair

Elbert County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010500260

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 72 (wbl) over Dove Creek - CSX Rr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 72 (wbl) over Dove Creek - CSX Rr. in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2031. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 72 (wbl)
CrossesDove Creek - CSX Rr.
Location6 MI SW of Elberton
RouteState Highway 72
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07591, -82.96587
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2024)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 72 (wbl) over Dove Creek - CSX Rr. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 72 (wbl) over Dove Creek - CSX Rr. 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 (wbl) over Dove Creek - CSX Rr. carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 72 (wbl) over Dove Creek - CSX Rr.?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 72 (wbl) over Dove Creek - CSX Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.