US Bridges

Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Waleska · Structure no. 000000005750040

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSalacoa Road
CrossesSalacoa Creek
Location6 MI NW of Waleska
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39097, -84.59578
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salacoa Road over Salacoa 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 Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.