US Bridges

Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NW of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 000000011100420

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Creek Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Blue Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.87969, -84.34646
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2024)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Creek Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.