US Bridges

SR 5 over Mountain Creek

GoodPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004500090

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 5 over Mountain Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 5
CrossesMountain Creek
Location4.5 MI S of Bowdon
RouteState Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47541, -85.24241
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2024)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Mountain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.