US Bridges

SR 368 over Pickens Creek

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Ruckersville · Structure no. 000000010550900

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,008
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 368 over Pickens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 368 over Pickens Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 368
CrossesPickens Creek
Location6 MI N of Ruckersville
RouteState Highway 368
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24879, -82.76781
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,008 (2024)
Projected traffic860 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 368 over Pickens Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 368 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 SR 368 over Pickens Creek carry?

About 6,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 368 over Pickens Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 368 over Pickens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.