US Bridges

US 278 - SR 6 Bus over Euharlee Creek

Fair

Polk County, Georgia · 1 MI W SR 101 in Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023300150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 - SR 6 Bus over Euharlee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 - SR 6 Bus over Euharlee Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 6,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,650 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278 - SR 6 Bus
CrossesEuharlee Creek
Location1 MI W SR 101 in Rockmart
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99854, -85.05254
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,260 (2024)
Projected traffic10,650 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 - SR 6 Bus over Euharlee Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 - SR 6 Bus over Euharlee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 278 - SR 6 Bus over Euharlee Creek carry?

About 6,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 - SR 6 Bus over Euharlee Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 - SR 6 Bus over Euharlee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.