Pickens Creek RD over Pickens Creek
GoodPosted for loadElbert County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Ruckersville · Structure no. 000000010550710
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pickens Creek RD over Pickens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickens Creek RD over Pickens Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pickens Creek RD over Pickens Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Pickens Creek RD over Pickens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Pickens Creek RD over Pickens Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pickens Creek RD over Pickens Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Pickens Creek RD over Pickens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.