US Bridges

SR369 over Board Tree Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 6.7 MI SE of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005751140

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR369 over Board Tree Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR369 over Board Tree Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR369
CrossesBoard Tree Creek
Location6.7 MI SE of Ball Ground
RouteState Highway 369
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28936, -84.27426
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$23.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR369 over Board Tree Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR369 over Board Tree 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 SR369 over Board Tree Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR369 over Board Tree Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR369 over Board Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.