US Bridges

Ruckersville RD over Van Creek

FairPosted for load

Elbert County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Ruckersville · Structure no. 000000010550560

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruckersville RD over Van Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruckersville RD over Van Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRuckersville RD
CrossesVan Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Ruckersville
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17751, -82.77254
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruckersville RD over Van Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruckersville RD over Van 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 Ruckersville RD over Van Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ruckersville RD over Van Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ruckersville RD over Van Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.