Epperson Road over Canton Creek
GoodPosted for loadCherokee County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Canton · Structure no. 000000005750240
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Epperson Road over Canton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Epperson Road over Canton Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Epperson Road over Canton Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Epperson Road over Canton 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Epperson Road over Canton Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Epperson Road over Canton Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Epperson Road over Canton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.