SR 240 over Buck Creek Trib.
GoodMarion County, Georgia · Tazwell City Limits · Structure no. 000000019700110
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 240 over Buck Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 240 over Buck Creek Trib. in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 240 over Buck Creek Trib. built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 240 over Buck 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 240 over Buck Creek Trib. carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 240 over Buck Creek Trib.?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 240 over Buck Creek Trib.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.