US Bridges

Old SR 6 over Euharlee Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In S Rockmart to Vanwert · Structure no. 000000023300170

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 6 over Euharlee Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 6 over Euharlee Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 87 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,485 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld SR 6
CrossesEuharlee Creek Trib
LocationIn S Rockmart to Vanwert
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99415, -85.04146
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic10,485 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 6 over Euharlee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Old SR 6 over Euharlee 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 Old SR 6 over Euharlee Creek Trib carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 6 over Euharlee Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old SR 6 over Euharlee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.