Sam Tate Road over Falling Creek
FairElbert County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550100
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Tate Road over Falling Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sam Tate Road over Falling Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Tate Road over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sam Tate Road over Falling 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sam Tate Road over Falling Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sam Tate Road over Falling Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sam Tate Road over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.