US Bridges

Elm Street over Warrior Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · In Poulan · Structure no. 000000032151030

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,983
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Warrior Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elm Street over Warrior Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesWarrior Creek
LocationIn Poulan
RouteCounty Highway 2747
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50909, -83.79334
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,983 (2024)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Warrior 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Warrior Creek carry?

About 4,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.