US Bridges

US 19 over Elkins Creek Trib.

Good

Pike County, Georgia · In Zebulon · Structure no. 000000023100010

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Elkins Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 19 over Elkins Creek Trib. in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 years old, older 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,115 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 19
CrossesElkins Creek Trib.
LocationIn Zebulon
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.10871, -84.34214
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic20,115 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Elkins Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 19 over Elkins Creek Trib. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 over Elkins Creek Trib. carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Elkins Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 19 over Elkins Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.