Helms Road over Dry Creek Trib
GoodMiller County, Georgia · 8.3 MI SW of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020150070
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helms Road over Dry Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Helms Road over Dry Creek Trib in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helms Road over Dry Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helms Road over Dry 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 2024.
How much traffic does Helms Road over Dry Creek Trib carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Helms Road over Dry Creek Trib?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Helms Road over Dry Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.