US Bridges

Roberts Road over Etowah River Trib.

Fair

Cherokee County, Georgia · 5 Miles North of Canton · Structure no. 000000005750740

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Road over Etowah River Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Roberts Road over Etowah River Trib. in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts Road
CrossesEtowah River Trib.
Location5 Miles North of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 1531
CountyCherokee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28629, -84.43644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts Road over Etowah River Trib. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts Road over Etowah River Trib. 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 Roberts Road over Etowah River Trib. carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roberts Road over Etowah River Trib.?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Roberts Road over Etowah River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.