US Bridges

Mallorysville RD over Clark Creek

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Tignall · Structure no. 000000031700250

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallorysville RD over Clark Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mallorysville RD over Clark Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMallorysville RD
CrossesClark Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Tignall
RouteCounty Highway 2193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89686, -82.81269
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mallorysville RD over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallorysville RD over Clark Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mallorysville RD over Clark Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mallorysville RD over Clark Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mallorysville RD over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.