US Bridges

Edinburgh LN over Rubes Creek Trib

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005751170

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
143 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edinburgh LN over Rubes Creek Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edinburgh LN over Rubes Creek Trib in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2023. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEdinburgh LN
CrossesRubes Creek Trib
Location1 MI E of Woodstock
RouteCity Street 84313
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09424, -84.50051
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2023
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edinburgh LN over Rubes Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edinburgh LN over Rubes Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Edinburgh LN over Rubes Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Edinburgh LN over Rubes Creek Trib?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Edinburgh LN over Rubes Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.