US Bridges

Ebl Nathan Dean by over Euharlee Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In West Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023300330

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
493 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Nathan Dean by over Euharlee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Nathan Dean by over Euharlee Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,820 by 2032. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbl Nathan Dean by
CrossesEuharlee Creek
LocationIn West Rockmart
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01094, -85.05099
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2024)
Projected traffic23,820 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Nathan Dean by over Euharlee Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ebl Nathan Dean by 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 Ebl Nathan Dean by over Euharlee Creek carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Nathan Dean by over Euharlee Creek?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Nathan Dean by over Euharlee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.