US Bridges

SR172 over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 8.5 MI E of Royston · Structure no. 000000014750770

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR172 over Coldwater Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR172 over Coldwater Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,135 by 2031. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR172
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location8.5 MI E of Royston
RouteState Highway 172
CountyHart County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26649, -82.9662
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2024)
Projected traffic3,135 by 2031
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$920,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR172 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR172 over Coldwater 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR172 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR172 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR172 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.