US Bridges

Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek

Poor

Floyd County, Georgia · 3.3 MI SW of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500750

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun Road
CrossesZuber Creek
Location3.3 MI SW of Shannon
RouteCounty Highway 796
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.30213, -85.10773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2024)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.