US Bridges

Holcomb Road over Yellow Creek

Good

Dawson County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550270

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcomb Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Holcomb Road over Yellow Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHolcomb Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location7 MI SW of Dawsonville
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39575, -84.25128
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcomb Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holcomb Road over Yellow 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 Holcomb Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holcomb Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Holcomb Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.