US Bridges

Elks Club Road over West Bear Creek

Fair

Newton County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750260

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elks Club Road over West Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elks Club Road over West Bear Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElks Club Road
CrossesWest Bear Creek
Location5 MI SE of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyNewton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53575, -83.78775
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elks Club Road over West Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elks Club Road over West Bear 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Elks Club Road over West Bear Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elks Club Road over West Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Elks Club Road over West Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.