Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek
FairPosted for loadDawson County, Georgia · Just NW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008500240
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,110 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shoal Creek Road over Shoal 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 Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek carry?
About 3,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Shoal Creek Road over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.