US Bridges

SR 101 over Euharlee Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In Aragon · Structure no. 000000023300270

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
350 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Euharlee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 101 over Euharlee Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 86 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,260 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 101
CrossesEuharlee Creek
LocationIn Aragon
RouteState Highway 101
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03901, -85.05382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Euharlee Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 101 over Euharlee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Euharlee Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 101 over Euharlee Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Euharlee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.