Shoal Creek Road over Etowah River
PoorPosted for loadDawson County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550280
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shoal Creek Road over Etowah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoal Creek Road over Etowah River in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 14 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shoal Creek Road over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shoal Creek Road over Etowah River 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 Shoal Creek Road over Etowah River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shoal Creek Road over Etowah River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Shoal Creek Road over Etowah River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.