US Bridges

SR 9 over Etowah River Trib.

Good

Dawson County, Georgia · 3.8 MI S of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008500260

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Etowah River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Etowah River Trib. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,910 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesEtowah River Trib.
Location3.8 MI S of Dawsonville
RouteState Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36945, -84.11271
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Etowah River Trib. built?

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

What condition is SR 9 over Etowah River Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Etowah River Trib. carry?

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

How long is SR 9 over Etowah River Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Etowah River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.