US Bridges

Northridge Road over Sparp Mtn. Creek Trib

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005750810

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northridge Road over Sparp Mtn. Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Northridge Road over Sparp Mtn. Creek 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 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorthridge Road
CrossesSparp Mtn. Creek Trib
Location2 MI SW of Ball Ground
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31803, -84.39374
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$152,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northridge Road over Sparp Mtn. Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Northridge Road over Sparp 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 Northridge Road over Sparp Mtn. Creek Trib carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northridge Road over Sparp Mtn. Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Northridge Road over Sparp Mtn. Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.