US Bridges

SR 240 over Usry Creek

Good

Schley County, Georgia · 5.5 MI Nne of Ellaville · Structure no. 000000024900080

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 240 over Usry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 240 over Usry Creek in Schley County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 240
CrossesUsry Creek
Location5.5 MI Nne of Ellaville
RouteState Highway 240
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32077, -84.2863
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic690 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 240 over Usry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 240 over Usry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 240 over Usry Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 240 over Usry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 240 over Usry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.