SR51 over Nails Creek Trib
FairFranklin County, Georgia · 8.3 MI W of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950990
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,960
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR51 over Nails Creek Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR51 over Nails Creek Trib in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR51 over Nails Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR51 over Nails 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR51 over Nails Creek Trib carry?
About 1,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR51 over Nails Creek Trib?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR51 over Nails Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.