Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek
GoodCherokee County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Waleska · Structure no. 000000005750050
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.