Etowah River Road over Russell Creek
PoorDawson County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550130
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Etowah River Road over Russell Creek is a steel culvert carrying Etowah River Road over Russell Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Etowah River Road over Russell Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Etowah River Road over Russell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Etowah River Road over Russell Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Etowah River Road over Russell Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Etowah River Road over Russell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.