US Bridges

Town Lake Parkway over Rose Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NW of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005750670

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Lake Parkway over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Town Lake Parkway over Rose Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTown Lake Parkway
CrossesRose Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Woodstock
RouteCounty Highway 1359
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12926, -84.57596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2024)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Lake Parkway over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Lake Parkway over Rose 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 Town Lake Parkway over Rose Creek carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Town Lake Parkway over Rose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Town Lake Parkway over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.