US Bridges

Williamson Road over Elkins Creek

Good

Pike County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Zebulon · Structure no. 000000023100110

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamson Road over Elkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williamson Road over Elkins Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliamson Road
CrossesElkins Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Zebulon
RouteCounty Highway 753
CountyPike County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12533, -84.34615
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williamson Road over Elkins Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamson Road over Elkins 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Williamson Road over Elkins Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Williamson Road over Elkins Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Williamson Road over Elkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.