US Bridges

Thompson Br Road over Squirrel Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 6.7 MI NW of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900270

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Br Road over Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thompson Br Road over Squirrel Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,720 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThompson Br Road
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location6.7 MI NW of Gainesville
RouteState Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38652, -83.87422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic10,900 (2024)
Projected traffic15,720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Br Road over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Br Road over Squirrel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Thompson Br Road over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Br Road over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Thompson Br Road over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.