US Bridges

Leo Taylor Lane over Sharp Mtn. Creek Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005750560

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leo Taylor Lane over Sharp Mtn. Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leo Taylor Lane over Sharp Mtn. Creek Trib. 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLeo Taylor Lane
CrossesSharp Mtn. Creek Trib.
Location2 MI SW of Ball Ground
RouteCounty Highway 110
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31041, -84.39623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leo Taylor Lane over Sharp Mtn. Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leo Taylor Lane over Sharp Mtn. Creek Trib. 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 Leo Taylor Lane over Sharp Mtn. Creek Trib. carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leo Taylor Lane over Sharp Mtn. Creek Trib.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Leo Taylor Lane over Sharp Mtn. Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.