US Bridges

Calhoun Road NE over Woodward Creek Tributary

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 1.87 Miles NE of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011551170

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun Road NE over Woodward Creek Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying Calhoun Road NE over Woodward Creek Tributary in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCalhoun Road NE
CrossesWoodward Creek Tributary
Location1.87 Miles NE of Shannon
RouteCounty Highway 796
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36122, -85.05395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,580 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calhoun Road NE over Woodward Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun Road NE over Woodward Creek Tributary 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 Calhoun Road NE over Woodward Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun Road NE over Woodward Creek Tributary?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun Road NE over Woodward Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.