Richard Russel HWY over Dukes Creek
FairWhite County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Helen · Structure no. 000000031100310
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richard Russel HWY over Dukes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Richard Russel HWY over Dukes Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Russel HWY over Dukes Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richard Russel HWY 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 Richard Russel HWY over Dukes Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Richard Russel HWY over Dukes Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Richard Russel HWY over Dukes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.