US Bridges

State Park Road over Daniel Creek

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · In Cloudland Canyon S.Pk. · Structure no. 000000008300520

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Road over Daniel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Park Road over Daniel Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesState Park Road
CrossesDaniel Creek
LocationIn Cloudland Canyon S.Pk.
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.8245, -85.49067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park Road over Daniel Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Road over Daniel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does State Park Road over Daniel Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Park Road over Daniel Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns State Park Road over Daniel Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.