SR 26 over Elko Creek
GoodHouston County, Georgia · I MI SW of Elko · Structure no. 000000015350270
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Elko Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 26 over Elko Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 SR 26 over Elko Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 26 over Elko 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Elko Creek carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Elko Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Elko Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.