US Bridges

Dahlonega HWY over Squattingdown Creek

Good

Forsyth County, Georgia · 7.25 MI NE of Cumming · Structure no. 000000011700050

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dahlonega HWY over Squattingdown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dahlonega HWY over Squattingdown Creek in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDahlonega HWY
CrossesSquattingdown Creek
Location7.25 MI NE of Cumming
RouteState Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.30572, -84.10316
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,260 (2024)
Projected traffic5,670 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dahlonega HWY over Squattingdown Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dahlonega HWY over Squattingdown 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dahlonega HWY over Squattingdown Creek carry?

About 5,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dahlonega HWY over Squattingdown Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dahlonega HWY over Squattingdown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.