Edna Road over Dove Creek
FairElbert County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550180
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edna Road over Dove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edna Road over Dove Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 90 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edna Road over Dove Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edna Road 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 Edna Road over Dove Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Edna Road over Dove Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Edna Road over Dove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.