US Bridges

SR 75 Alternate over Dukes Creek

Fair

White County, Georgia · 2.2 MI W of Helen · Structure no. 000000031100160

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 Alternate over Dukes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 75 Alternate over Dukes Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75 Alternate
CrossesDukes Creek
Location2.2 MI W of Helen
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69119, -83.76938
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2024)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 75 Alternate over Dukes Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 Alternate over Dukes 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 SR 75 Alternate over Dukes Creek carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 Alternate over Dukes Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 75 Alternate over Dukes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.