US Bridges

Sixes Road over Toonigh Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005750720

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixes Road over Toonigh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sixes Road over Toonigh Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 27 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,510 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSixes Road
CrossesToonigh Creek
Location2 MI SW of Holly Springs
RouteCounty Highway 779
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15064, -84.5196
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,510 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixes Road over Toonigh Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Sixes Road over Toonigh 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 Sixes Road over Toonigh Creek carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sixes Road over Toonigh Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sixes Road over Toonigh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.