Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek
PoorPosted for loadUpson County, Georgia · 12 MI NW of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029350050
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.