US Bridges

Fdr 68 over Holly Creek

Good

Murray County, Georgia · Fdr 68 MP 6.5 · Structure no. 080307000012192

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 68 over Holly Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fdr 68 over Holly Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr 68
CrossesHolly Creek
LocationFdr 68 MP 6.5
RouteFederal Lands Road 68
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81564, -84.6026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 68 over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 68 over Holly 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fdr 68 over Holly Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 68 over Holly Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 68 over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.