US Bridges

SR154 over Shoal Creek Trib.

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000007751880

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR154 over Shoal Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR154 over Shoal Creek Trib. in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,370 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR154
CrossesShoal Creek Trib.
Location6 MI S of Palmetto
RouteState Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42819, -84.68961
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,370 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR154 over Shoal Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR154 over Shoal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR154 over Shoal Creek Trib. carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR154 over Shoal Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR154 over Shoal Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.