US Bridges

Towne Lake Hills S over Posey Branch

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.9 MI W of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005751010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towne Lake Hills S over Posey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Towne Lake Hills S over Posey Branch in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTowne Lake Hills S
CrossesPosey Branch
Location1.9 MI W of Woodstock
RouteCounty Highway 2108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10265, -84.54535
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Towne Lake Hills S over Posey Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towne Lake Hills S over Posey Branch 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 Towne Lake Hills S over Posey Branch carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Towne Lake Hills S over Posey Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Towne Lake Hills S over Posey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.