US Bridges

Belmont Road over Shoal Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clarke County, Georgia · 6.7 MI S of Winterville · Structure no. 000000005900640

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Road over Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Road over Shoal Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelmont Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location6.7 MI S of Winterville
RouteCounty Highway 1086
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87228, -83.30137
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$332,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Road over Shoal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Belmont Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.