Panhandle Road over Shoal Creek
GoodClayton County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Lovejoy · Structure no. 000000006350170
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,991
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panhandle Road over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panhandle Road over Shoal Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,991 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Panhandle Road over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Panhandle 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Panhandle Road over Shoal Creek carry?
About 4,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Panhandle Road over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Panhandle Road over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.