Elam Road over Sculls Creek
GoodPosted for loadJenkins County, Georgia · 9.5 MI SW of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500320
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elam Road over Sculls Creek is a concrete slab carrying Elam Road over Sculls Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Elam Road over Sculls Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elam Road over Sculls 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Elam Road over Sculls Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elam Road over Sculls Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Elam Road over Sculls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.