US Bridges

Elks Club Road over Wrights Creek

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750250

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elks Club Road over Wrights Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Elks Club Road over Wrights Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesElks Club Road
CrossesWrights Creek
Location3 MI SE of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyNewton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56417, -83.79756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2024)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elks Club Road over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elks Club Road over Wrights 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Elks Club Road over Wrights Creek carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elks Club Road over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Elks Club Road over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.