US Bridges

Allen Road over Auchumpkee Creek

Fair

Upson County, Georgia · 12 MI S of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029350440

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Road over Auchumpkee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allen Road over Auchumpkee Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAllen Road
CrossesAuchumpkee Creek
Location12 MI S of Thomaston
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.75528, -84.22983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allen Road over Auchumpkee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Road over Auchumpkee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Allen Road over Auchumpkee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Allen Road over Auchumpkee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Road over Auchumpkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.