Lyon Dairy Road over Sharp Mountain Creek
GoodPosted for loadCherokee County, Georgia · 1.8 MI W of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005750460
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyon Dairy Road over Sharp Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyon Dairy Road over Sharp Mountain Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 Lyon Dairy Road over Sharp Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyon Dairy Road over Sharp Mountain 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 Lyon Dairy Road over Sharp Mountain Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lyon Dairy Road over Sharp Mountain Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Lyon Dairy Road over Sharp Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.