US Bridges

US 411 / SR 61 over Salacoa Creek

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Fairmount · Structure no. 000000012900230

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 / SR 61 over Salacoa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 411 / SR 61 over Salacoa Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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.

It carries about 6,060 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 411 / SR 61
CrossesSalacoa Creek
Location1 MI S of Fairmount
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41921, -84.69804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,060 (2024)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 / SR 61 over Salacoa Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 411 / SR 61 over Salacoa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 411 / SR 61 over Salacoa Creek carry?

About 6,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 411 / SR 61 over Salacoa Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 411 / SR 61 over Salacoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.