US Bridges

SR 67 over Buckhead Creek Trib

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · 1.2 MI E of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500090

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Buckhead Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 67 over Buckhead Creek Trib in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,475 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesBuckhead Creek Trib
Location1.2 MI E of Millen
RouteState Highway 67
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80422, -81.91619
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2024)
Projected traffic8,475 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 67 over Buckhead Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Buckhead Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Buckhead Creek Trib carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Buckhead Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Buckhead Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.