Hugh Stowers RD over Etowah River
FairDawson County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550150
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hugh Stowers RD over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hugh Stowers RD over Etowah River in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hugh Stowers RD over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hugh Stowers RD over Etowah River 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 Hugh Stowers RD over Etowah River carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hugh Stowers RD over Etowah River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hugh Stowers RD over Etowah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.