US Bridges

Holmes Road over Coldwater Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Elbert County, Georgia · 9.5 MI N of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550380

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Road over Coldwater Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes Road over Coldwater Creek Trib in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHolmes Road
CrossesColdwater Creek Trib
Location9.5 MI N of Elberton
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24758, -82.90573
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes Road over Coldwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes Road over Coldwater Creek Trib 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 Holmes Road over Coldwater Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Road over Coldwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Road over Coldwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.