US Bridges

Petropole Road over Sandy Creek

Fair

Greene County, Georgia · Scull Shoals Hist. Area · Structure no. 080308000003084

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
1984 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Petropole Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Petropole Road over Sandy Creek in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 1989. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPetropole Road
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationScull Shoals Hist. Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 1234.
CountyGreene County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73323, -83.26904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1984)
Projected traffic34 by 1989
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$142,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Petropole Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petropole Road over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Petropole Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Petropole Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Petropole Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.