US Bridges

Panther Ck Road over Panther Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · Panther Creek Rec Area · Structure no. 080306000003065

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Panther Ck Road over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Panther Ck Road over Panther Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2000. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesPanther Ck Road
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationPanther Creek Rec Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 174.1
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69907, -83.42003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (1993)
Projected traffic200 by 2000
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Panther Ck Road over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Panther Ck Road over Panther 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 Panther Ck Road over Panther Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Panther Ck Road over Panther Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Panther Ck Road over Panther Creek?

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