US Bridges

Palm Street over Toonigh Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.7 MI S of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005751030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Street over Toonigh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Palm Street over Toonigh Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalm Street
CrossesToonigh Creek
Location1.7 MI S of Holly Springs
RouteCounty Highway 351
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1509, -84.50681
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palm Street over Toonigh Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Street over Toonigh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Palm Street over Toonigh Creek carry?

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

How long is Palm Street over Toonigh Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Palm Street over Toonigh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.