US Bridges

Spout Springs RD over Duncan Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 6.6 MI SE of Flowery Br. · Structure no. 000000013950710

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spout Springs RD over Duncan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spout Springs RD over Duncan Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSpout Springs RD
CrossesDuncan Creek
Location6.6 MI SE of Flowery Br.
RouteCounty Highway 1287
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10081, -83.87078
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spout Springs RD over Duncan Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spout Springs RD over Duncan 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 Duncan Creek carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spout Springs RD over Duncan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Spout Springs RD over Duncan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.