Yellow Creek Road over Etowah River
FairCherokee County, Georgia · 6.4 MI SE of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005700670
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 342 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Creek Road over Etowah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Creek Road over Etowah River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,495 by 2032. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Creek Road over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yellow Creek Road over Etowah River 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 Yellow Creek Road over Etowah River carry?
About 3,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Creek Road over Etowah River?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Creek Road over Etowah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.