Steelbridge Road over Amicalola Creek
PoorPosted for loadDawson County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550210
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steelbridge Road over Amicalola Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Steelbridge Road over Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steelbridge Road over Amicalola Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steelbridge Road over Amicalola 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 Steelbridge Road over Amicalola Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Steelbridge Road over Amicalola Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Steelbridge Road over Amicalola Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.