US Bridges

Knucklesville RD over Sugar Hill Creek

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 5.8 MI NE of White · Structure no. 000000001550970

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knucklesville RD over Sugar Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Knucklesville RD over Sugar Hill Creek in Bartow 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKnucklesville RD
CrossesSugar Hill Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of White
RouteCounty Highway 308
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36053, -84.71186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knucklesville RD over Sugar Hill Creek built?

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

What condition is Knucklesville RD over Sugar Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Knucklesville RD over Sugar Hill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Knucklesville RD over Sugar Hill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Knucklesville RD over Sugar Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.