Upper Dowdy Mill R over Sharp Mountain Creek
GoodCherokee County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005751130
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Dowdy Mill R over Sharp Mountain Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Upper Dowdy Mill R over Sharp Mountain Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Dowdy Mill R over Sharp Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Dowdy Mill R 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Dowdy Mill R over Sharp Mountain Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Upper Dowdy Mill R over Sharp Mountain Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Dowdy Mill R over Sharp Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.