US Bridges

Aderhold Road over Stephens Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 6.4 MI of Canon · Structure no. 000000011951030

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aderhold Road over Stephens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aderhold Road over Stephens Creek in Franklin 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAderhold Road
CrossesStephens Creek
Location6.4 MI of Canon
RouteCounty Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34266, -83.22187
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aderhold Road over Stephens Creek built?

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

What condition is Aderhold Road over Stephens 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Aderhold Road over Stephens Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aderhold Road over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m).

Who owns Aderhold Road over Stephens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.