US Bridges

Shoreline Parkway over Town Branch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Douglas County, Georgia · In NW Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000009750720

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
280 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoreline Parkway over Town Branch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoreline Parkway over Town Branch Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShoreline Parkway
CrossesTown Branch Creek
LocationIn NW Villa Rica
RouteCity Street 35405
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74452, -84.90055
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans28
Design loadUnknown
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic1,644 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$37.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoreline Parkway over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoreline Parkway over Town Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shoreline Parkway over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shoreline Parkway over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shoreline Parkway over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.