US Bridges

SR 9 over Etowah Riv Overflow

Fair

Dawson County, Georgia · 4.3 MI S of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008500020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Etowah Riv Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Etowah Riv Overflow in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 6,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,910 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesEtowah Riv Overflow
Location4.3 MI S of Dawsonville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36043, -84.11341
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,690 (2024)
Projected traffic5,910 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Etowah Riv Overflow built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Etowah Riv Overflow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Etowah Riv Overflow carry?

About 6,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Etowah Riv Overflow?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Etowah Riv Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.