US Bridges

SR 92 over Rubes Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.1 MI SE of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005700190

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
49,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 92 over Rubes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 92 over Rubes Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 49,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,325 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 92
CrossesRubes Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of Woodstock
RouteState Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.08643, -84.51164
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic49,300 (2024)
Projected traffic59,325 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$693,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 92 over Rubes Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 92 over Rubes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 92 over Rubes Creek carry?

About 49,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 92 over Rubes Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 92 over Rubes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.