US Bridges

SR347 over Sherwood Creek

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Flowery Branch · Structure no. 000000013951200

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR347 over Sherwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR347 over Sherwood Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 31,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,805 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long.

CarriesSR347
CrossesSherwood Creek
Location5 MI S of Flowery Branch
RouteState Highway 347
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06723, -83.53584
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic31,100 (2024)
Projected traffic29,805 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR347 over Sherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR347 over Sherwood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR347 over Sherwood Creek carry?

About 31,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR347 over Sherwood Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR347 over Sherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.