SR 9 over Etowah River
GoodDawson County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550300
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,690
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Etowah River in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR 9 over Etowah River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 over Etowah River 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 SR 9 over Etowah River carry?
About 6,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Etowah River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over Etowah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.