US Bridges

SR 101 over Euharlee Creek Trib

Fair

Polk County, Georgia · Just N of Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023300250

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Euharlee Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 101 over Euharlee Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,260 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesEuharlee Creek Trib
LocationJust N of Rockmart
RouteState Highway 101
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01421, -85.04686
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2024)
Projected traffic16,260 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Euharlee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 101 over Euharlee Creek Trib 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 SR 101 over Euharlee Creek Trib carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Euharlee Creek Trib?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Euharlee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.