Canton Highway over Sharp Mountain Creek
FairCherokee County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005700090
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,256
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canton Highway over Sharp Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Canton Highway over Sharp Mountain Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 89 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 5 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,475 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Canton Highway over Sharp Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Canton Highway over Sharp Mountain 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Canton Highway over Sharp Mountain Creek carry?
About 11,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Canton Highway over Sharp Mountain Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Canton Highway over Sharp Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.