Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek
FairCherokee County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Waleska · Structure no. 000000005750440
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,320
- 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 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek carry?
About 1,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).
Who owns Salacoa Road over Salacoa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.