SR 47 over Dry Fork Creek
FairLincoln County, Georgia · 2.3 MI SE of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100040
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 47 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Dry Fork Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 47 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 47 over Dry Fork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 47 over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 3,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 47 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 47 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.