US Bridges

SR 108 over Mccanless Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.8 MI S of Waleska · Structure no. 000000005700210

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 108 over Mccanless Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 108 over Mccanless 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,535 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 108
CrossesMccanless Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Waleska
RouteState Highway 108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29164, -84.55773
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,535 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 108 over Mccanless Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 108 over Mccanless 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 108 over Mccanless Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 108 over Mccanless Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 108 over Mccanless Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.