US Bridges

Gold Bridge Crossi over Downing Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 3.0 MI W of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005750880

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Bridge Crossi over Downing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gold Bridge Crossi over Downing Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGold Bridge Crossi
CrossesDowning Creek
Location3.0 MI W of Holly Springs
RouteCounty Highway 2568
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1996, -84.54068
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gold Bridge Crossi over Downing Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Bridge Crossi over Downing 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 Gold Bridge Crossi over Downing Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gold Bridge Crossi over Downing Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Bridge Crossi over Downing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.