US Bridges

Concord Ch Road over Buck Creek

GoodPosted for load

Schley County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Ellaville · Structure no. 000000024900150

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Ch Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Concord Ch Road over Buck Creek in Schley County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesConcord Ch Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Ellaville
RouteCounty Highway 2080
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30296, -84.34134
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Ch Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Concord Ch Road over Buck 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 Concord Ch Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Concord Ch Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Ch Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.