US Bridges

Hall Valley Road over King Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 4.7 MI W of Coosa · Structure no. 000000011550810

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Valley Road over King Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hall Valley Road over King Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHall Valley Road
CrossesKing Creek
Location4.7 MI W of Coosa
RouteCounty Highway 254
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.267, -85.43513
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Valley Road over King Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Valley Road over King 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hall Valley Road over King Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hall Valley Road over King Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Hall Valley Road over King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.