US Bridges

Scott Road over Canton Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Canton · Structure no. 000000005750260

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Canton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scott Road over Canton Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesScott Road
CrossesCanton Creek
Location3 MI SE of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 288
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22011, -84.44101
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Road over Canton Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott 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 Scott Road over Canton Creek carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over Canton Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Scott Road over Canton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.