Elko Road over Flat Creek
Houston County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Elko Road over Flat Creek in Houston County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 97 of the 112 inventoried bridges in Houston County rated good (86.6%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 120 ft |
| Location | 2.5 Miles S. Perry |
| NBI structure number | 000000015350440 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Houston County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 Sbl over South Prong Creek | 1963 | 174,000 | Good |
| I-75 Sbl over SR 7 (US 41) | 1963 | 140,000 | Fair |
| I-75 Sbl over Mossy Creek | 1995 | 104,000 | Good |
| I-75 Nbl over Mossy Creek | 1995 | 71,400 | Good |
| I-75 over Big Indian Creek | 1963 | 67,800 | Good |
| I-75 over NS Railroad | 1962 | 67,800 | Good |
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