US Bridges

SR 108 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Waleska · Structure no. 000000005700200

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 108 over Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 108 over Shoal Creek in Cherokee 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 108
CrossesShoal Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Waleska
RouteState Highway 108
CountyCherokee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26342, -84.59538
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 108 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 108 over Shoal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 108 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 108 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 108 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.