US Bridges

CR 242- Ellis Rd. over Spring Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 7 Miles Se. Perry · Structure no. 000000015350450

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 242- Ellis Rd. over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 242- Ellis Rd. over Spring Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 242- Ellis Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7 Miles Se. Perry
RouteCounty Highway 242
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.3396, -83.67083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 242- Ellis Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 242- Ellis Rd. over Spring 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 CR 242- Ellis Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 242- Ellis Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 242- Ellis Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.