US Bridges

Shoal Creek Road over Eubank Creek

FairPosted for load

Hall County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013900370

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek Road over Eubank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoal Creek Road over Eubank Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShoal Creek Road
CrossesEubank Creek
Location1 MI N of Clermont
RouteState Highway 284
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48983, -83.77917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Creek Road over Eubank Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoal Creek Road over Eubank 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek Road over Eubank Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Creek Road over Eubank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.