SR 5 over Acorn Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004500160
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,970
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 over Acorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 5 over Acorn Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over Acorn Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 over Acorn 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 over Acorn Creek carry?
About 2,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over Acorn Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 over Acorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.