US Bridges

Elko RD over Okeetuck Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 4 Mi. S of Perry · Structure no. 000000015350390

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elko RD over Okeetuck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Elko RD over Okeetuck Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesElko RD
CrossesOkeetuck Creek
Location4 Mi. S of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 676
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40071, -83.73167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elko RD over Okeetuck Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elko RD over Okeetuck 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 Elko RD over Okeetuck Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elko RD over Okeetuck Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elko RD over Okeetuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.