US Bridges

SR 34 (ebl) over Shoal Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 5.2 MI N of Turin · Structure no. 000000007751390

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 34 (ebl) over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 34 (ebl) over Shoal Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,490 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 34 (ebl)
CrossesShoal Creek
Location5.2 MI N of Turin
RouteState Highway 34
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.40169, -84.63997
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2024)
Projected traffic32,490 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 34 (ebl) over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 34 (ebl) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 34 (ebl) over Shoal Creek carry?

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 34 (ebl) over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 34 (ebl) over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.