US Bridges

Eppinger Br Road over Elkins Creek

Fair

Pike County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Concord · Structure no. 000000023150240

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eppinger Br Road over Elkins Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Eppinger Br Road over Elkins Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesEppinger Br Road
CrossesElkins Creek
Location2 MI S of Concord
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyPike County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.05478, -84.4372
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eppinger Br Road over Elkins Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eppinger Br Road over Elkins 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 2024.

How much traffic does Eppinger Br Road over Elkins Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eppinger Br Road over Elkins Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Eppinger Br Road over Elkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.