US Bridges

US 76- US 411/SR 6 over Holly Creek

FairPosted for load

Murray County, Georgia · 2.1 MI S of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300140

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76- US 411/SR 6 over Holly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 76- US 411/SR 6 over Holly Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 50 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,340 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 76- US 411/SR 6
CrossesHolly Creek
Location2.1 MI S of Chatsworth
RouteU.S. Route 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.73626, -84.75919
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76- US 411/SR 6 over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 76- US 411/SR 6 over Holly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 76- US 411/SR 6 over Holly Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 76- US 411/SR 6 over Holly Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 76- US 411/SR 6 over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.