US Bridges

Church Street over Euharlee Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In West Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023300360

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Euharlee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Euharlee Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesEuharlee Creek
LocationIn West Rockmart
RouteCounty Highway 693
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99756, -85.05369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic4,695 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over Euharlee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street 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 Church Street over Euharlee Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Euharlee Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Euharlee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.