SR 42 over Yellow Creek
GoodMonroe County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700120
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,710
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 42 over Yellow Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Yellow 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 1,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.