US Bridges

Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hart County, Georgia · 6.5 Mi. NE of Bowersville · Structure no. 000000014750710

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShoal Crk Ch RD
CrossesShoal Creek
Location6.5 Mi. NE of Bowersville
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45968, -83.04135
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.