US Bridges

Denny Creek Road over Denny Creek

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Ephesus · Structure no. 000000014950620

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denny Creek Road over Denny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denny Creek Road over Denny Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDenny Creek Road
CrossesDenny Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Ephesus
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyHeard County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39808, -85.21259
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denny Creek Road over Denny Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denny Creek Road over Denny 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Denny Creek Road over Denny Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Denny Creek Road over Denny Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Denny Creek Road over Denny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.