US Bridges

Elam Lunceford RD over Beck Branch

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 4.7 MI W of Tignall · Structure no. 000000031750440

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elam Lunceford RD over Beck Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elam Lunceford RD over Beck Branch in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElam Lunceford RD
CrossesBeck Branch
Location4.7 MI W of Tignall
RouteCounty Highway 171
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87976, -82.82244
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elam Lunceford RD over Beck Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elam Lunceford RD over Beck Branch 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 Elam Lunceford RD over Beck Branch carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elam Lunceford RD over Beck Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Elam Lunceford RD over Beck Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.