US Bridges

SR 156 over Johns Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · On Gordon-Floyd CO Line · Structure no. 000000011550870

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 156 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 156 over Johns Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2032. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 156
CrossesJohns Creek
LocationOn Gordon-Floyd CO Line
RouteState Highway 156
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44095, -85.09519
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2024)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 156 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 156 over Johns 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 156 over Johns Creek carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 156 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 156 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.