US Bridges

SR 254 over Dean Creek

Fair

White County, Georgia · 5.4 MI S of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031100210

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 254 over Dean Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 254 over Dean Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 254
CrossesDean Creek
Location5.4 MI S of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 254
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52984, -83.71658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 254 over Dean Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 254 over Dean 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 254 over Dean Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 254 over Dean Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 254 over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.