US Bridges

Griffin Road over Clear Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001550190

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Road over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Griffin Road over Clear Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGriffin Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location5 MI NE of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2737, -84.87204
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2024)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griffin Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Road over Clear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Griffin Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Griffin Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Griffin Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.