US Bridges

Priest Road over Clark Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 6.8 MI W of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005750840

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priest Road over Clark Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Priest Road over Clark Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPriest Road
CrossesClark Creek
Location6.8 MI W of Woodstock
RouteCounty Highway 433
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.08558, -84.63683
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$428,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Priest Road over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Priest Road over Clark 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 Priest Road over Clark Creek carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Priest Road over Clark Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Priest Road over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.