US Bridges

Spout Springs RD over Sherwood Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013950580

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spout Springs RD over Sherwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spout Springs RD over Sherwood Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpout Springs RD
CrossesSherwood Creek
Location5 MI SE of Flowery Br
RouteCounty Highway 1287
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11792, -83.87434
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
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 traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spout Springs RD over Sherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spout Springs RD over Sherwood 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Spout Springs RD over Sherwood Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spout Springs RD over Sherwood Creek?

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

Who owns Spout Springs RD over Sherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.