US Bridges

Afton Road over Amicolola Creek

Good

Dawson County, Georgia · 9 MI NW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550250

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Afton Road over Amicolola Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Afton Road over Amicolola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAfton Road
CrossesAmicolola Creek
Location9 MI NW of Dawsonville
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49882, -84.246
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Afton Road over Amicolola Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Afton Road over Amicolola Creek 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 Afton Road over Amicolola Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Afton Road over Amicolola Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Afton Road over Amicolola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.