US Bridges

Dawsonville Hwy. over Thompson Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Georgia · 7.4 MI SE of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008500130

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawsonville Hwy. over Thompson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dawsonville Hwy. over Thompson Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,380 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDawsonville Hwy.
CrossesThompson Creek
Location7.4 MI SE of Dawsonville
RouteState Highway 53
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34874, -84.02745
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2024)
Projected traffic19,380 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dawsonville Hwy. over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawsonville Hwy. over Thompson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dawsonville Hwy. over Thompson Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dawsonville Hwy. over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dawsonville Hwy. over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.