US Bridges

SR 372 over Etowah River

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2.3 MI SE of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005751040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 372 over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 372 over Etowah River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2035. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 372
CrossesEtowah River
Location2.3 MI SE of Ball Ground
RouteState Highway 372
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31807, -84.34343
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2024)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$39.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 372 over Etowah River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 372 over Etowah River 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 SR 372 over Etowah River carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 372 over Etowah River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 372 over Etowah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.