US Bridges

Shoal Creek Road over Alley Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750290

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek Road over Alley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shoal Creek Road over Alley Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShoal Creek Road
CrossesAlley Creek
Location6 MI NW of Clarkesville
RouteCounty Highway 240
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69417, -83.52366
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Creek Road over Alley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoal Creek Road over Alley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Shoal Creek Road over Alley Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek Road over Alley Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Shoal Creek Road over Alley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.