US Bridges

Mccrary Road over Elkins Creek

Good

Pike County, Georgia · 1.3 MI SE of Molena · Structure no. 000000023150120

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccrary Road over Elkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccrary Road over Elkins Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMccrary Road
CrossesElkins Creek
Location1.3 MI SE of Molena
RouteCounty Highway 118
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99763, -84.4873
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccrary Road over Elkins Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccrary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mccrary Road over Elkins Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccrary Road over Elkins Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mccrary Road over Elkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.