Howell Bridge Road over Sharp Mountain Creek
GoodCherokee County, Georgia · 2.6 MI Southwest of Ball · Structure no. 000000005750960
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howell Bridge Road over Sharp Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell Bridge Road over Sharp Mountain Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2029. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howell Bridge Road over Sharp Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howell Bridge Road over Sharp Mountain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Howell Bridge Road over Sharp Mountain Creek carry?
About 1,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Howell Bridge Road over Sharp Mountain Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Howell Bridge Road over Sharp Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.