US Bridges

Elders Mill Road over Rose Creek

FairPosted for load

Oconee County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Farmington · Structure no. 000000021950170

Built
1897
128 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elders Mill Road over Rose Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Elders Mill Road over Rose Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 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 5 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesElders Mill Road
CrossesRose Creek
Location6 MI NE of Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyOconee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80299, -83.3637
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$541,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elders Mill Road over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elders Mill Road over Rose 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Elders Mill Road over Rose Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elders Mill Road over Rose Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Elders Mill Road over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.