Cowart Road over Yellow Creek
FairDawson County, Georgia · 9 MI W of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008500250
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cowart Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cowart Road over Yellow Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cowart Road over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cowart Road over Yellow 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 Cowart Road over Yellow Creek carry?
About 1,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cowart Road over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Cowart Road over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.