US Bridges

Sperin Road over Conn Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 21.1 MI E of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005750870

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sperin Road over Conn Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sperin Road over Conn Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSperin Road
CrossesConn Creek
Location21.1 MI E of Ball Ground
RouteCounty Highway 165
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34992, -84.30493
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sperin Road over Conn Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sperin Road over Conn 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 Sperin Road over Conn Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sperin Road over Conn Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sperin Road over Conn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.